Surveying Field Technician

Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. is hiring a Surveying Field Technician!

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Summary

The Surveying Field Technician will report to the VDC Manager. This individual will be a highly visible representative of the company and responsible for maintaining the highest standards of accuracy professionalism and field coordination. The technician will support mechanical plumbing and utility installation by collecting verifying and marking field layout points generated by the BIM Team. This role requires the ability to operate maintain and troubleshoot Trimble Total Station equipment and the Trimble X7 scanner. The Surveying Field Technician must be adept quick to learn and capable of working both independently and with multiple field trades. This individual will also assist in capturing as-built conditions and progress documentation through 3D scanning workflows.

Essential Duties

• Maintain a presentable and professional appearance at all times.
• Provide top-quality layout and surveying work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensure all field layout work is compliant with CES standards and BIM coordination requirements.
• Utilize Trimble Total Station equipment to collect verify and mark field points for mechanical plumbing and utility installations.
• Work directly with field foremen to ensure proper location routing and installation based on BIM-generated points.
• Conduct 3D laser scanning using the Trimble X7 to capture field conditions progress scans and as-built documentation.
• Process and upload point clouds layout files and survey reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide detailed feedback to BIM Team regarding field discrepancies clashes or installation variances.
• Complete all job tasks as expected by project teams and follow up to ensure accuracy and satisfaction.
• Ensure all surveying and scanning documentation is accurate legible and completed promptly.
• Ability to complete layout and scanning tasks unsupervised and unassisted.
• Help train team members on CES layout standards surveying best practices and scanning workflows.
• Maintain all company-issued surveying and scanning equipment in clean calibrated and operational condition.
• Immediately report necessary repairs or calibration needs for company surveying equipment.
• Confirm company vehicle usage is solely for company requirements.
• Operate company vehicles safely and legally at all times; cell phone use while driving is prohibited.
• Report vehicle accidents to management without delay.
• Participate in rotation schedules as required for field support.
• Travel to various project sites as needed to perform layout scanning or verification tasks.
• Responsible for having the hand tools and equipment necessary to perform surveying and field layout duties.
• Company-assigned tools must be checked in and out with the appropriate manager.
• Immediately report any tools or equipment in need of repair.
• All tools company or individually owned must remain in safe working conditions.
• Must complete all tasks in a safe manner at all times following CES safety policies.
• Report all accidents or unsafe conditions immediately no matter how minor.
• Unsafe conduct will not be tolerated.
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Qualifications Skills and Abilities

Technical Skills

• Proficient in operating Trimble Total Stations (Trimble RTS series)
• Skilled in operating and maintaining Trimble X7 3D laser scanners
• Ability to process and manage point clouds survey files and layout data
• Strong understanding of surveying principles control points and layout workflows
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings BIM models and utility coordination plans
• Familiarity with layout and scanning software (Trimble FieldLink Trimble Perspective etc.)
• Working knowledge of mechanical plumbing and utility layout requirements
• Strong spatial awareness and measurement accuracy
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel Word and file management
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues in the field

Field & Construction Skills

• Ability to work independently in active construction environments
• Strong communication skills when coordinating with foremen and BIM teams
• Ability to identify field conflicts and provide accurate feedback
• Experience verifying installations and assisting with as-built documentation
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety practices and OSHA standards
• Ability to work in varying weather and site conditions
• Familiarity with construction sequencing and trade coordination

Soft Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong focus on accuracy and precision
• Excellent organizational skills for managing layout requests scan data and documentation
• Strong problem-solving abilities especially in dynamic field conditions
• Ability to learn new technology and adapt to evolving BIM workflows
• Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional conduct and reliable work ethic
• Ability to multitask and handle time-sensitive tasks under pressure

Licenses

• ValidFloridaDriversLicenseisrequiredtocontinuetobeemployedasaSurveying Field Technician
• Incumbent must be insurable at all times by CES insurance carrier

Employment Statement

Comprehensive Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. All your information will be kept confidential according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines.

Required Experience:

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