Field Lead

HBK Engineering, LLC•, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Lead who will perform all duties of a Field Lead with greater responsibility, independence, and technical judgment. This role often includes interpreting survey plans, resolving field issues, coordinating with project managers or engineers, mentoring junior staff, and making on-site decisions that affect survey accuracy and efficiency. Senior Field Leads frequently handle complex boundaries, control, or construction surveys and may serve as the primary field liaison for clients or agencies. Work location Texas.

Requirements

Three (3) years of OSP survey experience in with combination of aerial and underground OSP survey is required.
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights/weekends when required.
Working knowledge of NESC rules.
Datacenter construction experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Attention to jobsite safety.
Working knowledge of OSP construction techniques and placement methods.
Physically capable of moving about on construction sites, public streets and parkways
Capable of lifting up to 40lbs
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis – minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and measurements

Nice To Haves

UAS Advance - Part 107 FAA drone pilot (HBK UAS Flight Operations Manual Level 1)
PC knowledge and/or use and Microsoft Office Suite (Word / Excel) are preferred.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Construction experience is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
I.T./S.I. T Certification is a plus.
Surveying experience is a plus.
Aerial and/or underground OSP construction experience.

Responsibilities

Heavy Civil Survey Construction Layout and Data Collection, including data centers, substations and BESS facilities.
Complex Boundary survey providing technical directions to other crews.
Complex Scanning projects interior & exterior
Complex layout & positional verification of construction features
Can complete precise horizontal and vertical control networks.
Advanced SUE field work including Pipe & Cable Locating & GPR collection in urban environment’s as well as GPR data extraction.
Expert with use of total stations and robotic total stations.
Interacts with clients and contractors on site daily
Directs other HBK field crews in daily operations
General construction layout accuracy expected: 0.02 feet horizontal, 0.01 feet vertical.