Field Engineer

Helix Electric•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Helix Electric, Inc. is a highly successful open-shop electrical contracting company with expertise in various fields of electrical construction, including design/build services, industrial, residential, commercial, government, institutional, communications, and utilities projects. The company is known for its world-class technical experts, strong relationships with general contractors and customers, and consistent product innovations. The Field Engineer provides direct detailed survey and layout support to project teams to ensure the efficient, successful, and profitable completion of assigned construction projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field is required
Highly proficient with Topcon, Sokkia, Trimble or other surveying equipment
Experience with AutoCAD/ Autodesk Revit, Magnet Field Layout software
As-Built verification – Back check from field to model/model to field
Layout – Building/Grid layout, various building systems layout, equipment/anchorage layout, foundation and bolt templates layout and verification, verification of structural systems, etc.
Management of in-house surveyors
Familiar reading/interpreting construction drawing
Self-sufficient, Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with drawing/producing shop drawings in Autodesk Revit is a plus
FAA Part 107 license is a plus

Responsibilities

Field data collection, verifying horizontal and vertical controls
Work daily managing and surveying, sometimes with a small survey crew
Work cohesively with our BIM Department to verify/manage data, loading data into Layout Tools
Manage individual building schedules as it relates to concrete pour schedules and survey operations
Shooting points for electrical boxes/sleeves/etc. on slab on deck applications
Perform survey for slab on grade and site/parking lot electrical installations