Layout Engineer
Layout Engineer – Concrete Construction
Location: Multiple opportunities nationwide (Industrial & Data Center projects) Employment Type: Full-Time Travel: Required (project-based, travel/per diem typically provided)
About the Opportunity
Our client is a national, self-perform general contractor specializing in large-scale industrial and data center construction. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Layout Engineer to support concrete operations on major industrial and data center projects across the United States.
Position Summary
The Layout Engineer will be responsible for all field layout activities supporting concrete construction, including foundations, slabs, walls, and other structural elements. This role requires strong proficiency with total station instruments (Trimble or e.g., Topcon, Leica, Sokkia) and the ability to translate design drawings into precise, buildable field layouts on fast-paced, large-scale job sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all aspects of construction layout using a robotic total station (Trimble or comparable systems) for concrete foundations, slabs, walls, embeds, and structural elements
- Interpret civil, structural, and architectural drawings to establish control points, benchmarks, and layout for concrete crews
- Set and maintain horizontal and vertical control throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate with project engineers, superintendents, and concrete foreman to ensure layout accuracy and schedule alignment
- Perform as-built verification and quality checks on completed concrete work
- Maintain accurate field notes, layout records, and documentation
- Troubleshoot layout discrepancies and coordinate resolutions with the project engineering team
- Support multiple concrete pours and structures simultaneously on large industrial sites
- Adhere to all site safety protocols and company safety standards
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience performing construction layout on heavy civil, industrial, or commercial concrete projects
- Proficiency with total station equipment (Trimble preferred; other major total station platforms considered; (e.g., Topcon, Leica, Sokkia)
- Strong ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and architectural plans
- Experience supporting large-scale concrete construction (foundations, slabs, structural concrete) preferred
- Prior experience on industrial, data center, or large commercial projects a plus
- Ability to travel to project sites throughout the United States
- Strong communication and coordination skills within a fast-paced field environment
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field preferred (equivalent field experience will be considered)
- What's Offered
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Travel and per diem for out-of-town assignments
- Opportunity to work on some of the largest industrial and data center projects in the country
- Career growth within a national self-perform contractor
- Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, etc.)
Interested candidates should apply with an updated resume detailing relevant layout and total station experience.