Field Engineer (Total Station Operator)

Helix Electric was founded in 1985 and is now one of the nation's largest and most successful electrical contracting companies. Our commitment to empowering people and powering projects is realized by our exceptional team of dedicated and highly skilled experts working together and never settling for good enough. We are proud of the team-oriented and employee-empowered business approach that defines our unique character.

Our Field Engineer provides direct detailed survey and layout support to project teams to efficiently, successfully, and profitably complete assigned construction projects.

DUTIES & SCOPE:

• Laying out hanger points, penetrations for sleeves, pads, equipment, etc.
• Operate the total station machine in the field for project layout
  
  
  
  • Proper machine setup, calibration, break-down and transport.
  • Acquiring and collecting accurate and reliable control points.
  • Laying out hanger points, penetrations for sleeves, pads, equipment, etc.
  • QA/QC of job to ensure all possible layout points have been marked and collected.
  
  
  
  
• Field data collection, verifying horizontal and vertical controls.
• Manage individual building schedules as it relates to concrete pour schedules and layout operations.
• The bulk of the survey work will be shooting points for electrical boxes/sleeves/etc. on slab on deck applications. Some survey will be required for slab on grade and site/parking lot electrical installations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required
• Highly proficient with Topcon, Sokkia, Trimble or other
• Experience with AutoCAD/ Autodesk Revit, Magnet Field Layout software.
• As-Built verification - Back check from field to model/model to field
• Layout - Building/Grid layout, various building systems layout, equipment/anchorage layout, foundation and bolt templates layout and verification, verification of structural systems, etc.
• Management of in-house surveyors
• Familiar reading/interpreting construction drawing.
• Self-sufficient, Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with drawing/producing shop drawings in Autodesk Revit is a plus
• FAA Part 107 license is a plus

The starting annual base pay for this role is between USD $60,000.00 and $130,000.00 per year. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: location, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.

Helix Electric provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Plans
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Insurance
• Pet insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Match
• Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot
• Tax Savings Accounts - FSA, HSA, DCFSA and CSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarships

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