Field Layout Engineer

About the role

Responsible for site control, reality capture, and high-accuracy construction layout using surveying principles and advanced field technology including robotic total stations, robotic layout systems, scanning, UAV/drone platforms, and GPR.

Responsibilities

• Establish and verify site control and benchmarks
• Perform construction layout for ground-up and interior projects
• Capture existing site conditions via total station, drone, and GPR unit that is oriented around known benchmarks for accuracy
• Execute robotic layout operations and verify results
• Capture existing conditions using 3D scanning/reality capture supporting layout
• Conduct UAV/drone surveys for mapping and documentation
• Perform GPR scanning for subsurface investigation
• Back-check layout for self-perform and trade partners
• Maintain field documentation, as-builts, and QA/QC records
• Perform additional tasks as needed

Tools & Technology

• Robotic Total Stations (RTS)
• Robotic layout/printing systems (HP Site Print & Dusty Robotics)
• Reality capture / laser scanning systems (Leica RTC360)
• UAV/Drone platforms
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Digital layout and data management tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or equivalent related field experience
• Strong foundation in surveying principles and control
• Experience in construction layout or field engineering
• Ability to interpret plans, models, and layout data
• Strong math skills and attention to precision
• Strong capability in AutoCAD, Revit capability preferred in addition
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or working toward licensure
• FAA Part 107 Drone License (or ability to obtain)
• Experience with layout robotics and reality capture workflows
• Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination
• Adhere to safety policies and core values