Assistant Construction Survey Field Engineer

The role

The Assistant Construction Survey Field Engineer assists the Lead Field Engineer with daily field operations and data collection. This role involves operating survey equipment, collecting field data, and performing construction layout activities.

What you will do

• Assist the Lead Field Engineer with daily field operations and data collection
• Operate and help maintain survey equipment, including total stations and data collectors
• Set up and break down survey instruments
• Collect and record field data accurately and efficiently
• Mark points, stake locations, and assist with construction layout activities
• Maintain clear and organized field notes and documentation
• Transport equipment and materials to and from job sites
• Adhere to company safety policies and field procedures
• Set up and maintain permanent control throughout the line and grade portion of the project
• Follow instructions from Lead Field Engineer

Required qualifications

• High school diploma/GED
• Basic understanding of surveying principles
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and work effectively as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (no major violations in past 5 years and no more than 3 minor moving violations and/or at-fault accidents in past 3 years)
• Dependable transportation
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 pounds over uneven or rough ground
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, or kneel for extended periods
• Ability to clear vegetation, dig holes, and drive stakes using hand tools
• Ability to perform physical tasks required to carry out essential duties safely and effectively

Nice to have

• 0–2 years of experience in surveying
• Experience with construction layout, architectural/structural plan interpretation, field engineering, and concrete construction
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

Benefits

• Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option)
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• Supplemental Life Insurance plans
• 100% company-paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• Employee ownership options

Before you apply

• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen

About the company

MacKay is an infrastructure and environmental services firm built on more than 50 years of experience. Lowe Engineers, A Part of MacKay, is a partner with nearly 70 years of engineering excellence in the Southeast.