Assistant Field Layout Engineer

Christman • Knoxville, TN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Christman Southeast Constructors (CSEC) is seeking an Assistant Field Layout Engineer for its Knoxville, Tennessee region. This role is for individuals who want to shape the world and live to build, offering a great place to begin, continue, or grow a career within the construction industry.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience as a tradesperson in construction.
• Graduation from relevant trade school with certificate in surveying.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel 60 miles a day dependent on project location relative to where the employee lives.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of Trimble and Nikon equipment.
• Basic understanding of research methodology, data analysis, and estimation metrics.
• Experience within general trade carpentry.
• Two years in construction carpentry experience.

Responsibilities

• Takes direction from supervisor (QC Manager, Field Layout Engineer).
• Establishes building corners and permanent reference points to allow back checks of building location.
• Lays out wall / column / anchor bolt pattern center lines for correct installation of rebar, formwork embeds etc.
• Sets and maintains benchmarks and control lines on each floor for use in layout, and verify that workers are using proper elevations and control lines.
• Checks slab for elevation and alignment during concrete pours.
• Performs as-built surveys to verify correct placement of work and to identify conflicts between items of work (i.e., where concrete slab edge or walls have encroached on the exterior skin), and may help maintain as-built drawings.
• Reads drawings to identify required dimensions to perform layout and confirms no conflicts between drawing sets (Structural, Architectural, Civil, Etc.).
• Calculates earth, rock, and concrete quantities accurately.
• Assists with the coordination of shop drawings with contract drawings, verifies accuracy, and proposes solutions to discrepancies between the drawings.
• Responsible for care, maintenance, and calibration of engineering equipment.
• Compiles and maintains project record and as-built documents.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED