Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in New Albany, OH. This is a full-time position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain vertical and horizontal project control. 
• Support and oversee field engineering crew activities with guidance from a Field Engineer. 
• Plan, coordinate, and perform field engineering and layout operations using surveying equipment. 
• Provide accurate and timely layout for construction activities in accordance with project schedules and field priorities. 
• Verify layout accuracy and tolerances in accordance with contract drawings and project specifications, including foundations, anchor bolts, embeds, slabs, walls, and other critical items.  
• Collaborate with field crews, project teams, and trade partners to coordinate daily activities and resolve layout issues.  

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Has had previous experience leading construction layout crews.
• Ability to operate total stations, site levels, lasers, data collectors, and tablets. 
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, civil, and shop drawings. 
• Basic Knowledge of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, layout means and methods, and general building/site constructability. 
• Working knowledge of common field tools, including tape measures, hammers, torpedo levels, stick rulers, framing squares, and 2-foot or 4-foot levels. 
• Intermediate math and reading skills, including basic algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. 
• Ability to convert inches to decimal feet and decimal feet to inches accurately. 
• Ability to calculate concrete quantities for footings, elevated slabs, round columns, and similar work. 
• Must have reliable means of transportation.  
• Strong communication, time management, and general computer skills, including standard business software.
• Ability to work overtime, and weekend hours.
• Consistent punctuality, dependability, and readiness to support daily project needs. 
• Ability to work in an OSHA-compliant safety environment.
• Willingness to travel.

Preferred: 

• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. 
• Must be able to lift and carry layout equipment of all shapes and sizes weighing up to approximately 50lbs. 
• Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.  
• Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects. 

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.