Construction Layout Technician / Construction Surveyor

Gaylor Electric • Atlanta, GA

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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 position 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 interpret engineered drawings; operate Trimble/GPS and total station data collectors with minimal supervision; report punctually to assigned job sites; and provide work control lines and elevations for accurate measurement and installation of materials. The role requires following company and job-site safety requirements and working outdoors at active construction sites in all weather conditions. Frequent travel to construction sites and work in fast-paced environments are required, with close coordination with field personnel, engineers, and project teams to maintain production schedules and layout accuracy.

Requirements

• High school graduate, GED holder, or equivalent studies/experience.
• Minimum one year of land survey and/or construction experience preferred.
• 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 surveying-related calculations.
• Strong administrative, computer, and communication skills, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel frequently to active construction sites and work in fast-paced environments.
• Comfort working closely with field personnel, engineers, and project teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Trimble equipment.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit.
• At least one year of land survey and/or construction experience.

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 at construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Provide work control lines and elevations needed 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 and maintain production schedules and layout accuracy.

What This Job Offers

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