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Job Title
Survey & Field Layout Engineer
Job Summary
A leading construction team is seeking a Survey & Field Layout Engineer to support a large-scale mission‑critical data center campus in Mesa, AZ. This fully onsite role is responsible for construction layout, survey control, field engineering documentation, and coordination with field layout technicians. The ideal candidate has strong experience with construction surveying, GPS layout, and interpreting architectural and engineering drawings in a fast‑paced, high‑precision environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain horizontal and vertical control using Trimble GPS.
- Perform construction layout for:
- Foundations
- Vertical formwork (columns and walls)
- Decks and deck edges
- Embedded items, block-outs, and contract-required components
- Establish elevation control points and control lines from known references.
- Assist in a variety of surveying and field engineering activities.
- Complete and document as-built surveys per company standards.
- Manage document control, ensuring all onsite drawings reflect the latest revisions.
- Track and generate RFIs by reviewing architectural and engineering drawings and identifying field discrepancies.
- Oversee and support Field Layout Technicians.
- Maintain proper use, storage, and care of all surveying equipment.
- Contribute to team objectives by supporting related field and engineering tasks as needed.
- Work in active construction environments with exposure to weather, noise, dust, and other site conditions.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in field engineering/layout.
- Proficient in reading and understanding contract drawings, including structural and architectural documents, with the ability to cross-check between them.
- Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of construction field engineering from pre-construction to completion.
- Proficient with Trimble GPS, RTS, and construction management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- Possess OSHA 10 certification.
- Construction surveying experience, including structural steel and concrete, as well as clash detection.
- Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screening and BGC.
- Reliable vehicle and residency in the east valley.
Work Environment
The position is onsite at the Google MSA project in Mesa, AZ, located off Sossaman and Elliot. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of overtime on Saturdays. The role may involve exposure to extreme weather conditions and construction site elements. Benefits include participation in an ESOP company, 401k, PTO, sick time, and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mesa, AZ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Mesa,AZ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $25 - $35