McGough · 11 hours ago
Field Engineer (Layout) / Layout Survey Engineer
Wichita Falls, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expMcGough is seeking a Field Engineer (Survey) / Survey Engineer with extensive knowledge in survey computations and field operations. The role involves overseeing field survey tasks, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and supervising field teams while maintaining strong technical capabilities.
Building MaterialConsultingReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Sandra Kingsley
Responsibilities
Work on projects from initial to final stages
Expertise in construction staking, boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and GPS technology
Ensure field team compliance with project plans, specifications, and requirements
Actively participate in field survey work, including operating survey instruments, acting as chain/tape operator, rod operator, and performing all other field survey tasks
Calculate and verify field data computations, preparing notes and sketches of all survey work
Possess extensive knowledge of trigonometry, geometry, and algebra related to traverse, inverse, and intersection computations
Perform horizontal and vertical traverse adjustments, area and quantity computations, and horizontal and vertical curve computations
Understand control points (horizontal & vertical), including when to use them, how to obtain them, and how to interpret control point records and data sheets, as well as locate points in the field
Investigate and resolve routine technical and operational field problems
Review plans, plats, and legal descriptions, organizing field survey work tasks
Create policies and procedures for various technical standards, utilizing principles from groups such as NGS, NSPS, ACSM, TXDOT Survey, and ASCE
Develop and update surveying field operation methods, including traversing, triangulation, trilateration, repeating observations, precision measurements using steel tapes and theodolites, and construction layout methods and procedures
Understand procedures for GPS surveys
Create, reduce, and check orderly field notes for standard surveying operations, such as leveling, traversing, topographic mapping, construction layout, as-built surveys, boundary surveys, profile and cross-section surveys. Maintain organized and thorough notes about field tasks being performed
Develop processes and procedures for plan reading and preparation activities, including site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profiles and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours
Maintain clean and organized survey vehicles and ensure the proper operation of all survey tools with assigned team members
Upload and download field data (job files, pictures, and field notes) and organize them appropriately
Use hand calculations or computer software to enter field data and produce positional information (e.g., leveling, traversing, as-built surveys, topographic mapping)
Have a basic knowledge and familiarity with general applications of computer-aided drafting (CAD)
Track time and utilize it effectively
Supervise, coordinate, direct, and participate in the activities of the assigned area
Communicate with client contacts, deal with the public and governmental agencies, manage field crews, tasks, equipment, and supplies
Ensure company policies related to field and office operations, office workflow procedures, and field and office problem-solving techniques are followed by the team
Coordinate and supervise fieldwork, staking, and stake marking for various standard types of surveys
Direct and be responsible for the training of Survey Technicians
Participate as an active member of the McGough Civil Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities
Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders to align McGough Civil Team efforts. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
3+ years of related surveying experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities
Strong background in AutoCAD, or similar drafting program
Strong background in plan reading, RFI generation, shop drawing review, cubic yard calculations
Ability to read/speak English
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Thorough and detail-oriented
Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills, including Excel
Knowledge of principles and methods for various types of surveys, including: Photo control surveys, State plane coordinate surveys, Public land surveys, Metes and bounds surveys, GPS surveys, Construction surveys, As-built surveys
Experience with operating and adjusting field equipment such as rods, compasses, transits, levels, tribrachs, theodolites, total stations, robotic total stations, data collectors, tripods, and GPS equipment
Knowledge of the care, cleaning, and use of surveying tools and equipment, including field radios
Extensive knowledge of proper field procedures
Proficiency in trigonometry, geometry, and algebra for traverse, inverse, and intersection computations
Ability to perform horizontal and vertical traverse adjustments, area and quantity computations, and horizontal and vertical curve computations
Understanding of various surveying field operation methods
Ability to read and prepare plans (e.g., site plans, boundary plans, highway plans, profiles and cross sections, horizontal and vertical curves, pipeline plans, foundation plans, and developing existing and finished contours)
Basic first aid knowledge and treatment practices for medical emergencies
General knowledge of traffic control and safety procedures for surveying and construction operations, including OSHA standards
Proficiency in record keeping, time keeping, and job charges
Preferred
5+ years of related surveying experience
Estimating and field experience
Scheduling experience
Company
McGough
McGough is a construction firm that works on buildings in a variety of industries.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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