Field Survey Coodinator

About the role

Ace Electric is seeking a Field Survey/XY Trimble Coordinator to maintain and service all Trimble surveying equipment. The role involves laying out points and elevations with GPS and line‑of‑sight Trimble equipment on job sites for the installation of electrical conduit, panels, light fixtures, manholes, building corners, walls, and more.

Responsibilities

• Verify the accuracy of onsite project conditions and existing surveys.
• Record survey results, including shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
• Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other points on job sites.
• Plan and conduct ground surveys to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
• Adjust and maintain surveying instruments to ensure accuracy.
• Establish fixed points on projects for layout purposes.
• Train other Trimble equipment users throughout the company for remote projects.
• Develop existing surveying processes and procedures.
• Support company Safety & Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organization, accountability, and clear communication.
• Professional verbal and written communication abilities.
• High analytical skill set with attention to detail.
• Self‑motivated, punctual, and thorough.
• Ability to develop and follow repeatable processes and procedures.
• Adaptability to a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.
• Flexibility, desire to learn, and willingness to try new techniques.
• Team‑oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to create and maintain organized, detailed records.
• Proven ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and leading others.
• Familiarity with Trimble T100 Tablet and Trimble RTS573 Robotic Unit (preferred).

Requirements

• Valid state driver’s license as required by job conditions.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Experience using surveying equipment.
• Ability to work out of town for multiple nights each week.
• Mandatory hiring requirements: references, background check, MVR check, drug screen testing, and valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to all weather elements (heat, cold, rain, snow) depending on location and season.
• Use of construction site sanitary facilities (Porta‑Johns).
• Access to restricted areas such as switch gear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces.
• Requirement to wear personal protective equipment as needed.
• 40‑hour work week with overtime, night shifts, and out‑of‑town assignments as required.

Physical / Mental Requirements

• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures per the Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company truck (manual and automatic transmission).
• Read and interpret maps, manuals, site directions, and written instructions.
• Good hearing and vision (with correction if needed).
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead.
• Lift objects up to 40 lb (frequent lifting of objects up to 20 lb).
• Tolerance for prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders of all types.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Access to Ace University: apprenticeship program, leadership training, skill‑building classes, and more.