Surveyor (Non-Union)

Light House Electric•Canonsburg, PA

1d•$60,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lighthouse Electric is hiring a Surveyor to support field layout and surveying across electrical construction projects. The role operates total stations, GPS, laser scanning equipment, and Trimble Field Link to measure and lay out underground utilities, conduit pathways, and structural components. The Surveyor interprets plans and specifications, establishes control points and benchmarks, documents as-built conditions, coordinates with project teams to resolve discrepancies, maintains and calibrates equipment, submits survey records, and follows jobsite safety standards. The position also provides field support and training, including mentoring new team members, helping crews understand plans and layout priorities, ensuring teams have the materials and tools needed, and providing technical assistance on active jobsites. Jobsites may include commercial buildings, manufacturing plants, hospitals, and high-rise construction projects. The role is based at various jobsites and may require local travel, occasional out-of-area or overnight travel, overtime, night shifts, weekends, and work in all types of weather. Compensation is $60,000–$100,000. Lighthouse Electric describes its culture as team-oriented and focused on craftsmanship, accountability, safety, professional growth, and employee ownership. The company is 30% employee-owned through its Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Requirements

At least 2 years of surveying or construction-layout experience, preferably in electrical construction or commercial projects.
At least 1 year of experience setting up, operating, and maintaining Trimble Field Link, total stations, GPS equipment, or similar devices.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Pre-employment drug screen required.
Applicant is subject to a motor vehicle record check as a condition of employment.
Ability to work in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting and carrying materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Trimble Field Link, total stations, and GPS equipment.
Above-average skills with surveying software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Trimble platforms.
Strong understanding of construction layouts, site grading, and underground and overhead utility surveying.
Ability to accurately interpret blueprints, plans, and site conditions.
Strong communication and coordination skills with field teams, engineers, and project managers.

Responsibilities

Operate total station, GPS, and laser scanning equipment for measurements and electrical layout.
Survey underground utilities, conduit pathways, and structural components.
Use Trimble Field Link for layout, data collection, and coordination.
Interpret plans and specifications to ensure work complies with project design.
Establish control points and benchmarks, and document as-built conditions.
Collaborate with project teams to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain and calibrate surveying equipment.
Document and submit survey data, sketches, and digital records.
Follow jobsite safety standards and regulations.
Support onboarding and mentor new team members on layout tools and procedures.
Help field teams understand plans, specifications, and layout priorities.
Ensure crews have appropriate materials and tools for layout execution.
Provide timely technical support on active jobsites.