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Field Layout Engineer Canyon Contracting•3.8 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $70,000•$150,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Profit sharing Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications CAD software Driver's License Construction plans Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Field engineering Full Job Description Field Layout Engineer•
Drive Precision Across High-Profile Commercial Concrete Projects Job Overview Company:
Canyon Contracting Salary/Pay Rate:
$70,000•$150,000 per year (Base Salary) plus
Profit Sharing and Performance Bonuses Location:
Richmond, Virginia Job/Employment Type:
Full Time Project Scope:
Commercial, Industrial, and Government/Federal Concrete and Masonry Projects Mandatory Licenses & Certifications:
Valid Driving Licence The Opportunity You will serve as a vital technical pillar for our field operations, translating complex structural designs into flawless physical layouts. This role gives you the ownership to control project accuracy from the ground up, utilizing cutting-edge instrumentation to prevent costly design discrepancies. You will work with a highly dedicated team that values elite performance, providing you a clear path to make a measurable impact on massive regional infrastructure. How You Will Make an Impact Establish and execute precise project layouts utilizing surveyor's control lines and elevation benchmarks. Review shop drawings, blueprints, and RFIs continually to update design adjustments and eliminate project delays. Coordinate directly with Job Superintendents, Foremen, and Carpenters to layout anchor bolts, embeds, and rebar templates. Formulate as-built drawings to document changes in column lines or elevations and communicate updates immediately to supervisors. Inspect and maintain high-value layout instruments safely to ensure continuous field accuracy and zero equipment downtime. Analyze blueprints for constructability, efficiency, and safety to proactively resolve design conflicts before concrete placement. Required Qualifications & Experience Minimum of 5 years of dedicated field engineering experience specifically within the concrete construction industry. Proven proficiency reading and interpreting complex blueprints, structural drawings, RFIs, and ASIs. Demonstrated technical capability to accurately read and utilize CAD drawings for field layout. Excellent verbal and written communication skills paired with a strong, dedicated problem-solving mindset. Preferred Qualifications & Experience Active OSHA 30 Certification. Valid CPR Certificate. Bilingual language skills. Compensation & Benefits Competitive weekly pay cycle with a profit-sharing program. Performance-based bonuses and lucrative project completion bonuses. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Health Savings Account (HSA) and dedicated life and disability insurance coverage. 401(k) retirement savings program with generous employer matching. Paid time off including scheduled holidays, vacation days, and sick leave. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates moving into the Richmond area. Robust career training and certifications including safety, manufacturer, OSHA, fall protection, and lift training. Professional mentor training Provided tech package including a modern smartphone or tablet for field operations. About Us Canyon Contracting is a premier commercial, industrial, and federal concrete and masonry specialist dedicated to building elite-tier infrastructure. We operate on a foundation of dedication, precision, and a relentless drive to close loops and deliver winning results for our clients. Canyon Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
