Field Engineers (Layout)

About the role

The Field Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the technical accuracy of every project phase. Day-to-day, this person will establish and maintain permanent control points, perform layout and measurement activities, and interpret architectural and structural drawings to validate dimensions before construction begins. Their work directly supports Project Leads and Project Coordinators, providing the data and documentation needed for confident, on-schedule execution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up, establish, and maintain permanent line and grade control throughout the project.
• Develop the surveying/layout plan by reviewing contract documents and understanding project sequencing.
• Validate dimensional accuracy by reviewing architectural and structural drawings prior to layout execution.
• Verify permanent and temporary control points, closing loops and confirming accuracy before starting layout.
• Establish project job grids tied to known control points and maintain digital coordinate logs.
• Perform layout using total stations, transits, levels, lasers, stringlines, and coordinate geometry.
• Maintain accurate layout logs, coordinate geometry data, and survey files in digital and field formats.
• Produce as-builts for anchor bolts, embeds, elevated decks, and other critical items.
• Report tolerance deviations immediately and engage leadership to resolve issues early.
• Perform routine calibration and field checks on total stations, lasers, and data collectors.
• Differentiate structural vs. architectural drawings to determine which governs dimensional questions.
• Communicate discrepancies to the project team and participate in RFIs or design clarifications.
• Cookordination layout activities with project engineers and foremen to align with project milestones.

Requirements

• Experience performing layout and control work on commercial or industrial construction projects.
• Proficiency with total stations, transits, levels, lasers, and data collectors.
• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Working knowledge of coordinate geometry and digital survey documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to dimensional accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with project teams.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with data center or other mission-critical construction projects.
• Familiarity with RFI processes and design clarification workflows.
• Experience mentoring or training craft personnel on layout activities.