What are the responsibilities and job description for the VDC Field Layout Technician position at Winward Electrical Services?
If you like being where digital meets dirt-this is your role.
At Winward Electric in Ogden, Utah, we don't just build electrical systems. We build them twice: first in the model, then in the field with precision that actually matches the design.
Our VDC Field Layout Technicians are the people who turn coordinated models into real-world accuracy using robotics, layout tech, and a sharp eye for detail. If you like tech, construction, and solving problems before they become problems-you'll fit right in.
Pay: $20 - $25/hr
Schedule: Full-time, Mon - Fri 7a - 4p, On-site
We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401k
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
What You'll Be Doing
- Operate a Trimble Robotic Total Station (RTS) to set precise layout points in the field
- Use Trimble FieldLink to import and execute digital layout files
- Translate BIM models and construction drawings into accurate field layouts
- Layout electrical systems including:
- Cable trays
- Duct banks
- Generators
- Lighting & light poles
- Switchgear & transformers
- Under-slab conduit
- Support field teams by ensuring everything is installed exactly where it's supposed to be (no guessing, no rework)
- Coordinate daily with project managers, superintendents, and foremen
- Assist with field verification and as-built documentation
How You'll Work
- Split between technology and the field-you'll see both worlds every day
- Fast-paced construction environments where plans meet reality
- Collaboration-heavy-you're a key link between VDC and the field crew
- Problem-solving on the fly (because perfect plans are rare)
What You Bring
- 2 years of experience in electrical construction or field layout work
- Experience operating a Robotic Total Station (preferred but not required)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical construction drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with BIM workflows and model-based layout concepts
- Experience (or exposure) to tools like:
- Trimble FieldLink
- Autodesk Revit
- Navisworks
- Strong communication skills-you can talk to field crews and office teams without translation needed
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites
What the Job Feels Like
- Outdoor, indoor, and everything in between
- PPE-on, boots-on, problem-solving kind of work
- High impact-you directly improve accuracy, speed, and rework reduction
- Every day looks a little different (plans don't always behave)
Why Winward Electric?
- You're part of a team that actually uses technology to build smarter
- Your work directly affects field efficiency and project success
- Real ownership-not just pushing buttons, but shaping how work gets built
- A company that values people who can think, not just follow steps
If you like tech, fieldwork, and seeing your precision turn into real-world installs-you'll probably love it.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health savings account
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25