Robotic Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor

About This Role

Join a busy Nashville field team as a Robotic Field Engineer / Construction Surveyor. You’ll run Leica robotic total stations, perform layouts, process data in Carlson and AutoCAD, and lead small survey crews on commercial and multi-family jobs across the city. This is steady, local, full-time work on organized jobsites. Expect hands-on fieldwork in all weather and at heights, clear lines of communication with project teams, and a role where accuracy, safety, and practical problem solving matter every day.

What You'll Do

• • Lead survey teams as Party Chief or Crew Chief; assign tasks and verify work meets project tolerances
• • Perform construction layouts and stakeout using Leica robotic total stations and related equipment
• • Collect and process field data; produce and revise drawings using Carlson and AutoCAD
• • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot survey instruments and field gear
• • Read and interpret blueprints, civil drawings, and layout plans to ensure correct installations
• • Coordinate with superintendents, foremen, and subcontractors to resolve field layout issues

What We're Looking For

• • Experience as a Field Engineer, Surveyor, Party Chief, or Crew Chief on commercial or multi-family projects
• • Proficiency with Leica robotic total stations, Carlson software, and AutoCAD
• • Solid understanding of construction surveying practices, site layout, and tolerance control
• • Comfort working outdoors in all weather, at heights, and lifting up to 75 pounds
• • Strong leadership, clear verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills
• • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, civil plans, and blueprints

Qualifications

• • Experience operating and troubleshooting Leica robotic total stations
• • Proficient in Carlson and AutoCAD (field-to-office workflows)
• • High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree/certificate in surveying preferred
• • OSHA 10 (or higher) preferred and strong commitment to jobsite safety
• • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to local job sites
• • Ability to pass drug screen and background check

What We Offer

• • Competitive pay based on experience
• • Reliable, local full-time hours with steady project work in Nashville
• • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• • 401(k) retirement plan
• • Paid time off and holiday pay
• • Overtime opportunities and equipment/tool allowances

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