Heavy Civil Substation & Power-Lead GPS Grade Checker

R-2 Contractors•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced GPS Grade Checker / Machine Control Specialist to support heavy civil substation and power infrastructure projects. This role is responsible for GPS layout, machine control setup, data management, modeling adjustments, hardware troubleshooting, and grade verification in a high-production environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring trenching, duct banks, grounding systems, equipment foundations, and mass excavation are built accurately and pass inspection the first time.

Requirements

3+ years heavy civil GPS or survey experience (substation/power preferred)
Experience operating GPS-equipped heavy equipment
Strong machine control background
Experience with mass excavation, duct banks, and structural foundations
Proficiency in modeling and takeoff software
Strong math, elevation calculation, and problem-solving skills
Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot hardware

Responsibilities

Operate data collectors and rover units
Perform localization and verify project control
Establish temporary and permanent base stations
Verify control points and benchmarks
Perform pre-construction and daily layout/stakeout
Complete as-built data acquisition and reporting
Maintain thorough QA/QC documentation
Operate heavy equipment equipped with GPS systems (dozers, excavators, graders, etc.)
Setup, calibrate, and verify GPS machine control systems
Build and adjust surfaces, points, and linework in the field
Manage project files between field units and machines
Install, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, antennas, cables, and hardware
Support operators in real-time production
Layout and verify power duct banks and conduit runs
Confirm trench depth, bedding grades, and grounding grid elevations
Verify equipment pad and foundation elevations
Monitor yard cut/fill and drainage slopes
Ensure compliance with civil and electrical drawings
Read and interpret civil, structural, and electrical blueprints
Utilize Civil 3D, Carlson, Magnet, Bentley, or similar platforms
Perform quantity takeoffs
Manage data from project inception through closeout
Resolve field model discrepancies and make real-time corrections
Understand datums, projections, and units of measurement
Diagnose and repair GPS rovers and data collectors
Update firmware and software
Troubleshoot networking and localization issues
Maintain machine-mounted GPS systems