About this role
Immediate openings for construction surveyors and layout technicians on two large power plant projects near Atlanta, GA. These are heavy industrial sites with an emphasis on anchor bolt layout and precise structural staking. Work is field-based and requires steady, experienced layout talent. This is a targeted search for hands-on layout professionals. You'll be setting control, performing anchor bolt stakeout, checking elevations, reading civil and technical drawings, and coordinating with trades on site. Ideal candidates have proven anchor bolt and industrial layout experience and are comfortable working in a demanding construction environment.
What you'll do
- Perform anchor bolt layout and stakeout per structural and mechanical drawings
- Establish and maintain survey control and reference points across the worksite
- Set elevations, verify dimensions, and perform layout checks for equipment foundations and structural steel
- Operate total stations, data collectors, transits, and GPS equipment; maintain field notes and as-built records
- Interpret civil and technical drawings to translate design intent into accurate field layout
- Coordinate layout activities with foremen, welders, concrete crews, and site supervisors to maintain schedule
What we're looking for
- Proven experience in construction surveying and site layout on heavy industrial projects
- Specific experience with anchor bolt layout and foundation staking
- Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and technical drawings/blueprints
- Proficient with total station, data collector software, and common survey instruments
- Hands-on site experience with industrial construction sequencing and field QA/QC
- Reliable transportation to jobs near Atlanta and availability for full-time field schedules
Qualifications
- OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety (or equivalent) preferred
- First Aid/CPR certification preferred
- Proven experience with Trimble/Sokkia data collectors and total station workflows
- Valid driver's license and ability to pass background and drug screening
- Strong measurement and math skills; ability to work from imperial drawings and survey data
- Fluent English for clear field communication
What we offer
- Consistent, long-term work on large-scale industrial projects near Atlanta
- Site-specific safety training and PPE provided
- Opportunities for overtime and extended hours during critical phases
- Field support from experienced survey leads and coordination with project layout teams
- Jobsite parking and on-site staging; centralized job locations to limit travel between sites
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