Field Surveyor

About the role

The Field Surveyor supports Louisiana Bridge Builders by delivering precise field measurements, construction layout, and quality verification for roadway and bridge projects. This position ensures accurate topographic data, alignment control, and progress monitoring to aid construction crews and engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct topographic, boundary, and construction surveys for roadway alignments, bridge foundations, slopes, elevations, and cross‑sections.
• Operate GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones to collect accurate field data.
• Perform construction layout and stakeout for earthwork, structures, utilities, and roadway features.
• Monitor construction progress and verify compliance with plans, specifications, and right‑of‑way limits.
• Supervise and train junior survey crew members (2–4 personnel) and support machine guidance operations.

Required profile

• Valid driver’s license and ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.
• Minimum 5 years of field surveying experience, preferably on roadway, bridge, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Strong understanding of geodetic control, coordinate systems, and transformations.
• Ability to interpret engineering plans, roadway alignments, and bridge layout drawings.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Trimble systems (R750, TSC7) and robotic total stations.
• Experience using GNSS receivers, total stations, levels, and drones for data collection.
• Survey data processing with Trimble Business Center, AutoCAD, CSV, DXF, LandXML.
• Knowledge of machine control models and construction staking.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and relocation assistance where required and approved.
• 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long‑term disability benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and other employee benefits.