Field Layout Specialist

Miller Electric Company•Charlotte, NC

20h

About The Position

Field Layout Specialist – Join the Miller Team Are you looking for a rewarding career as a Field Layout Specialist?Do you thrive in a team-focused environment where serving others is at the heart of what you do? If so, you may have just found your ideal opportunity. For nearly 90 years, Miller Electric Company has been a proud signatory contractor with the IBEW, employing the most experienced and highly trained workforce in the industry. Our success is rooted in our core values—trust, collaboration, safety, quality, community, and stewardship—and in how we bring these values to life every day. The Field Layout Specialist is responsible for the precise execution of construction layout tasks in the field using advanced surveying instruments and digital models. Working directly from coordinated BIM models and project plans, this role ensures that key elements of construction—such as walls, conduits, foundations, sleeves, and inserts—are accurately marked in the field. The Field Layout Specialist supports project timelines, safety, and quality through diligent layout execution and communication with field and VDC teams.

Requirements

2+ years of field layout experience in construction preferred
Proficient in reading construction drawings and interpreting Model-generated points
Experience operating robotic total stations and digital layout equipment
High school diploma or equivalent (technical certifications a plus)
Problem Solving and Adaptability in the Field
Clear Verbal Communication and Teamwork
Personal Accountability and Initiative
Safety Awareness and Jobsite Protocol Compliance
Time Management and Task Tracking
Strong Spatial Awareness and Precision
Technical Skill with Survey/Layout Equipment

Responsibilities

Layout Execution: Perform field layout tasks using robotic total stations and/or GPS systems
Set control points, gridlines, and reference benchmarks per project drawings
Accurately mark locations for sleeves, anchors, walls, equipment, and other critical components
Model & Plan Interpretation: Review digital models, layout sheets, and construction drawings to ensure proper understanding of layout scope
Verify layout points align with current coordinated model and field conditions
Field Coordination: Communicate with Foremen, Superintendents, and Coordinators to confirm layout priorities
Provide feedback to layout coordinators on field conditions or discrepancies
Quality & Accuracy Checks: Confirm measurements and reference points before and after layout
Assist in resolving layout discrepancies or challenges encountered in the field
Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate, maintain, and calibrate robotic total stations, prism poles, tripods, and layout tablets
Ensure layout equipment is charged, functional, and properly stored
Safety & Compliance: Follow all jobsite safety procedures during layout activities
Maintain awareness of surroundings and site hazards during work
Documentation & Tracking: Record completed layout tasks and note deviations or field changes
Track layout point completion using layout logs or digital field tools