VDC Field & Survey Engineer

The Big Picture As part of the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team, the VDC Field and Survey Engineer reviews and resolves discrepancies in construction drawings, takes the licensed surveyor points, establishes the building layout from those points, and provides them to the Jacobsen survey team. VDC Field And Survey Engineer is an integral part of the operations team, supporting and championing digital coordination and documentation. Serves as a resource to one or more projects at any given time and develops working relationships with owners, designers, subcontractors, and internal Jacobsen team members. What You Bring to the Team Prepare and provide drawings, data, and models to support project surveying needs (e.g., gridlines, control points, building corners).Coordinate with the licensed Civil Engineer to establish and maintain site and building control throughout the project.

Identify and resolve discrepancies across architectural, structural, and civil drawings.

Lead concrete modeling and coordination, including embeds, rebar, and related components from preconstruction through construction.

Identify and resolve design, coordination, and scheduling issues with project teams and stakeholders.

Manage design coordination efforts and lead weekly coordination meetings.

Coordinate resolution of onsite survey discrepancies with the design team and internal project teams.

Verify sub-trade layout and installation; generate and capture survey points using 2D drawings and models for field verification.

Track, document, and follow up on outstanding coordination and installation issues.

Manage coordination schedules to align with and protect the project master schedule.

Coach and mentor VDC Field and Survey Specialists and Field Surveyors.

Participate in industry events related to VDC and survey technology.

Collaborate with the VDC Manager to develop workflows and implement company standards.

Stay current on VDC and surveying industry trends and emerging technologies. How You Contribute Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills.

Communicate effectively with all levels of the project team to resolve issues using digital production tools.

Collaborate effectively with subcontractors and self-perform work teams.

Show strong planning, organization, and goal-achievement skills.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while tracking details, requirements, and timelines.

Apply current and emerging VDC technologies to support project teams throughout the project lifecycle. Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent; surveying-related education or certification preferredMinimum of 3 years of related experienceCAD and/or Autodesk Revit Certified Professional preferred