Layout Field Engineer

Job Description

Lithko Contracting is building a career focused on concrete construction across a range of industries including industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, education, chip plants, and data centers. The company places over 100 million square feet of concrete each year, driving $1.7 billion in annual revenue with more than 5,000 coworkers nationwide.

Lithko Contracting, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer to play a key technical role in the overall project team. Responsibilities include planning and layout for the line and grade portion of projects using advanced instrumentation such as theodolites, total stations, and robotic total stations. The Engineer will provide technical expertise to field crews and ensure precision, quality, and scheduling of layouts.

• Set up and maintain permanent control throughout the line and grade portion of the project.
• Apply expertise in using Total Station, Robotic Total Station, and/or Theodolite equipment.
• Utilize data surveying software proficiently.
• Validate dimensions by reviewing architectural and structural drawings before execution.
• Ensure precision and quality in work, constantly seeking improvements and monitoring quality levels.
• Identify and resolve any discrepancies in drawings prior to execution.
• Collaborate with the project lead to ensure proper scheduling and sequencing for the line and grade portion.
• Complete layouts accurately, efficiently, and within the project timeline.
• Provide layout information to the project team for seamless execution.

• Proficient in using Total Station, Robotic Total Station, and/or Theodolite equipment.
• Experienced with data surveying software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Coordinate Geometry, Geometric Theory, and Geometric Functions for establishing survey/data/layout points.
• 5+ years of experience in field engineering, surveying, and layout for large-scale Commercial, Self-Perform General Contractor, or Concrete Contractor projects.
• Some experience with self-perform concrete is required.
• Experience with a variety of project types, with an emphasis on Commercial/Industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of construction principles and practices with experience on projects over $1 million.

Lithko is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, people of all races and ethnicities, and others to apply.