Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor
Gaylor Electric
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- Location
- Hamlet, NC
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 21
- 1 day ago
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About the company
Gaylor Electric
Construction · 1,001 to 5,000 employees
What you'll do
- Perform construction layout for electrical installations using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment
- Layout underground conduit, equipment pads, embeds, stub-ups, electrical rooms, transformers, skids, and other electrical infrastructure
- Collect and document as-built information throughout project duration
- Import and export points, models, and drawings using Trimble software platforms
- Verify layout accuracy using project control and survey benchmarks
- Read and interpret construction drawings, CAD backgrounds, and electrical plans
- Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, BIM/VDC teams, and general contractors
- Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and care of all instruments
What you need
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction layout, electrical layout, or land surveying
- Ability to read and understand construction drawings and site plans
- Basic understanding of coordinate systems, control points, and field measurements
- Ability to work outdoors in varying jobsite conditions
- Experience operating robotic total stations and GNSS equipment (preferred)
- Familiarity with Survey equipment and software (preferred)
- Experience with Trimble Field Link, Trimble Access, or Trimble Connect (preferred)
- Electrical construction experience (preferred)
Key skills
Robotic total stationsGNSS equipmentConstruction drawingsSite plansCoordinate systemsControl pointsField measurementsTrimble Field LinkTrimble AccessTrimble Connect
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Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor to join our team. This individual will be responsible for performing electrical construction layout using Trimble robotic total stations and GNSS equipment on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. The ideal candidate will assist with accurate field layout, point staking, as-built collection, and coordination with project management and field operations to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities
* Perform construction layout for electrical installations using robotic total stations and GNSS equipment
* Layout underground conduit, equipment pads, embeds, stub-ups, electrical rooms, transformers, skids, and other electrical infrastructure
* Collect and document as-built information throughout project duration
* Import and export points, models, and drawings using Trimble software platforms
* Verify layout accuracy using project control and survey benchmarks
* Read and interpret construction drawings, CAD backgrounds, and electrical plans
* Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, BIM/VDC teams, and general contractors
* Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration and care of all instruments
* Assist with project setup, localization, and control verification using GNSS systems
* Communicate layout discrepancies or field conflicts to management in a timely manner
* Follow all company safety standards and jobsite requirements
Qualifications
* Minimum of 1 year of experience in construction layout, electrical layout, or land surveying
* Experience operating robotic total stations and GNSS equipment preferred
* Familiarity with Survey equipment and software is strongly preferred
* Ability to read and understand construction drawings and site plans
* Basic understanding of coordinate systems, control points, and field measurements
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in the field
* Ability to work outdoors in varying jobsite conditions
* Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
Preferred Experience
* Experience with Trimble Field Link, Trimble Access, or Trimble Connect
* Electrical construction experience is a plus
* Experience working on commercial, industrial, or data center projects
* Knowledge of as-built documentation and point management workflows
Equipment Used
* Robotic Total Stations
* GNSS Rovers and Base Stations
* Trimble T100 Tablets
* Trimble Field Link and related software platforms
Work Environment
This position requires frequent travel to active construction sites and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Candidates should be comfortable working closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams to maintain production schedules and layout accuracy.