Field Surveyor

Field Surveyor / Field Engineer
To be considered, you must have 5+ years of hands-on land surveying experience, including construction surveying and civil construction layout.
Are you a detail-oriented survey professional who understands how accurate field data directly impacts construction success? Do you take pride in precise layout, construction staking, survey control, and producing reliable as-built documentation? Are you comfortable working independently in the field, supporting project teams, and traveling to federal project sites? If so, we want to speak with you.
C.A. Murren is seeking an experienced Field Surveyor / Field Engineer to support federal civil construction projects across multiple locations. This role is responsible for precise field layout, construction staking, survey control, as-built documentation, and support of GPS and machine-control operations.
The ideal candidate is a construction-minded survey professional — not simply someone who can collect points, but someone who understands how survey control, layout, machine control, grading, and as-built documentation fit together within the construction process.
Key Responsibilities
Perform precise field layout and construction staking for earthwork, grading, utilities, structures, roads, drainage, concrete, and other civil construction activities
Perform construction layout for building footers, corners, dowels, and related structural components
Establish, maintain, and verify horizontal and vertical project control
Operate and maintain total stations, robotic total stations, builder's levels, rotary lasers, and GPS/GNSS base and rover equipment
Support, configure, troubleshoot, and verify earthwork machine-control systems
Perform import and export of technical project data
Perform pre-construction and construction topographic surveys to verify project control and existing site conditions
Conduct detailed as-built surveys to accurately document installed work, elevations, grades, utilities, and structures
Identify discrepancies between design information and actual field conditions and communicate issues to project management and supervision
Maintain accurate field notes, project files, as-built work orders, and equipment logs
Assist the Survey Department with equipment tracking and routine quality-control checks on survey and leveling equipment
Assist project teams with quantity verification, earthwork measurements, grade checks, and construction quality control
Work closely with equipment operators, foremen, superintendents, project managers, and other contractors to ensure construction meets required design tolerances
Review plans, specifications, drawings, and digital models to prepare for field layout
Travel to and work on federal projects in various locations
Perform other survey, layout, and field-support duties as required
Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on land surveying experience, including construction surveying and civil construction layout
Strong hands-on experience with total stations, builder's levels, rotary/rotating lasers, and GPS/GNSS base and rover systems
Hands-on experience with Trimble systems, including:
Trimble Siteworks
Trimble Business Center (TBC)
Trimble total stations and robotic total stations
Trimble GNSS/GPS base and rover systems
Trimble machine-control technology
Demonstrated experience supporting earthwork machine control, including setup, verification, troubleshooting, and field coordination
Proven ability to perform accurate construction layout and staking, including building footers, corners, and dowels
Experience completing detailed and accurate as-built surveys
Strong understanding of construction elevations, grades, coordinates, benchmarks, control networks, and site layout
Ability to read and interpret civil construction plans, profiles, details, specifications, and digital models
Strong computer skills, including the ability to manage the import and export of technical data
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-driven with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field
Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and project management
Preferred Qualifications
Experience on federal, military, USACE, NAVFAC, or other government civil construction projects
Familiarity with the increased documentation, quality-control, safety, and security requirements associated with government work
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience with Bluebeam Revu
Experience with electronic project filing systems such as Box
Technical education, coursework, certification, or degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering technology, construction, or a related field
Surveyor-in-Training (SIT), Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), or other relevant surveying certification
OSHA 10, USACE, EM 385-1-1, or other applicable construction safety training
Requirements
Must have a valid driver's license
Must be able and willing to travel extensively to project locations
Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions
Must be able to walk and work over uneven terrain and active construction sites
Must be comfortable working around heavy construction equipment
Must be able to carry and operate survey equipment and accessories
Must be able to work extended hours when project schedules require
Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program
Subject to a background screening process
To be considered for this position, you must first complete our Culture Index personality survey. Please use the link provided below and select "Field Surveyor / Field Engineer." This assessment will take about 15 minutes of focused time. Please set aside time to complete it start to finish. Please know we use the results of this Index seriously when comparing a candidate to the role and personality traits we've established to perform this job well. Thank you.
Culture Index:
https://go.apply.ci/s/6f8M4Fk885
C.A. Murren is a full-service, well-established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast.
We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C.A. Murren a team- and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves on more than 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match. We also have a career development plan that offers continued growth toward your career goals.
We are seeking a Field Surveyor / Field Engineer with 5+ years of hands-on surveying experience to support civil construction projects, including federal project work. This position requires extensive travel to project locations. If you are passionate about surveying, understand the demands of heavy civil construction, and take pride in precise, accurate field work, please apply.
Learn more about C.A. Murren:
https://camurren.com/about-us/

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
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