Field Lead

HBK Engineering, LLC•West Monroe, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

HBK Engineering is seeking a Field Lead to perform field survey duties with greater responsibility, independence, and technical judgment. The role includes interpreting survey plans, resolving field issues, coordinating with project managers or engineers, mentoring junior staff, and making on-site decisions affecting survey accuracy and efficiency. Field Leads may handle complex boundary, control, or construction surveys and serve as the primary field liaison for clients or agencies. The work location is West Monroe, Louisiana, with travel up to 90% of the time and night or weekend work when required. The position performs heavy civil survey construction layout and data collection, including work at data centers, substations, and BESS facilities. It also involves complex boundary surveys, scanning, construction-feature layout and verification, control networks, and advanced subsurface utility engineering fieldwork. The Field Lead interacts with clients and contractors on site and directs other HBK field crews in daily operations.

Requirements

Three years of OSP survey experience, with a combination of aerial and underground OSP survey experience.
Ability to travel up to 90% of the time and work nights or 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.
Ability to move about on construction sites, public streets, and parkways.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods.
Ability to sit, kneel, and squat daily; kneeling and squatting are minimally frequent.
Hand-eye coordination to operate surveying equipment and take measurements.

Nice To Haves

Advanced UAS experience and Part 107 FAA drone pilot qualification (HBK UAS Flight Operations Manual Level 1).
PC knowledge and/or experience using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Construction experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
I.T./S.I.T. certification.
Surveying experience.
Aerial and/or underground OSP construction experience.

Responsibilities

Perform heavy civil survey construction layout and data collection at data centers, substations, and BESS facilities.
Conduct complex boundary surveys and provide technical direction to other crews.
Perform complex interior and exterior scanning projects.
Complete complex layout and positional verification of construction features.
Establish precise horizontal and vertical control networks.
Perform advanced SUE fieldwork, including pipe and cable locating, urban GPR collection, and GPR data extraction.
Use total stations and robotic total stations.
Interact daily with clients and contractors on site.
Direct other HBK field crews in daily operations.
Meet general construction layout accuracy expectations of 0.02 feet horizontal and 0.01 feet vertical.
Work safely on construction sites, public streets, parkways, excavations, and roadways.