Field Engineer
Richardson, TX, United States
Why consider us?
SpawGlass is a Texas-based builder, with a wide-ranging project portfolio spanning the commercial and civil market sectors. Beyond our operations, we’ve established a culture of building people. We believe in developing and advancing our team members and have a longstanding practice of promoting from within. We’re deeply invested in giving back through community partnerships and initiatives. Our decisions and actions are guided by our core values and, one of the things that truly brings us together, is the sharing of our company’s profitability and ownership.
As our Layout Technician, you will ensure precise and accurate surveying throughout the construction process to support the successful execution of each project. Every day we'll rely on you to provide critical support to the superintendent in quality control and field management, ensuring the utmost quality in all executed work. To thrive in this role, you should possess strong communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for providing the absolute best construction experience.
What you'll do Provide construction layout as requested by supervision including control lines and elevations that are required for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by crafts (i.e., forms for concrete pours, anchor bolts, grading, etc.)
Survey the existing conditions of the future work site to prevent conflicts with utility lines such as drainage pipes, electrical ducts, etc.
Provide topographic and cross-section surveys as required for planning and payment quantities
Coordinate with the project team and verify the location of structures during construction
Provide as-built surveying and verify that work was completed in accordance with specifications and codes
Locate, create, and maintain control points and benchmarks in the project area
Ensure proper survey methods are used by all crew members and check all work for accuracy
Investigate and provide solutions to survey issues
Prepares documentation of survey activities and retains records of field books and files
Read and check construction set plans and report any identified mistakes or problems
Maintenance of survey equipment
What you bring to the team Previous experience, education or certifications in survey/field engineering
Survey design software experience, preferred
Robotics and GPS instrumentation knowledge, preferred
Essential Functions
You must be able to twist, stoop, bend, squat, kneel, crawl, climb ladders, climb stairs, walk on uneven ground, work above ground on scaffolds, have depth of perception to avoid excavations and other hazards, hear well enough to recognize the sounds of horns and sirens on moving equipment and have good finger manipulation. There is a constant lifting of 10 lbs., frequent lifting of 25 lbs. and maximum single person lifting of 50 lbs. For items over 50 lbs. get assistance from a co worker. Team members must be able to climb on light or heavy equipment, carry and use hand tools. There is standing up to seven hours of an eight-hour shift. Ability to work in outside temperatures from 25 - 115 degrees.
SpawGlass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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