Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor

Gaylor Electric • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Gaylor Electric, Inc. is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Construction Layout Technician/Construction Surveyor to perform electrical construction layout on large-scale commercial and industrial construction projects. The role involves field layout, point staking, as-built data collection, and coordination with project management and field operations to support successful project execution. The technician will provide work control lines and elevations needed for accurate measurement and installation of materials by field staff.

The position requires frequent travel to active construction sites and work in fast-paced environments, collaborating closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams to maintain production schedules and layout accuracy. Work is performed outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions. The employee must report punctually to assigned job sites and comply with company and job-site safety requirements.

Requirements

• High school graduate, holder of a G.E.D., or equivalent studies/experience.
• Proficiency in survey data collection, including setting up and operating GPS receivers and robotic total stations.
• Ability to read construction plans and specifications.
• Strong mathematical background and ability to perform calculations associated with surveying.
• Strong administrative, computer, and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel frequently to active construction sites and work in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of land survey and/or construction experience is preferred.
• Experience with Trimble is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret engineered drawings.
• Operate Trimble/GPS and Total Station data collectors with minimal supervision.
• Collect as-built data.
• Report punctually to assigned job-site locations as directed.
• Understand and comply with company and job-site safety requirements.
• Work outdoors and on construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Provide work control lines and elevations necessary for accurate measurement and correct installation of materials by field staff.
• Coordinate with project management, field operations, field personnel, engineers, and project teams to support project execution, production schedules, and layout accuracy.

What This Job Offers

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