Layout Engineer & GPS

Job Description

Job Description

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES), a fast-growing site development, excavation, and underground utility contractor established in 1985, is looking for an experienced Layout Engineer with strong GPS and surface modeling experience to support our civil construction projects.

About the Role
You'll provide field layout, GPS control, surface modeling, topographic mapping, and as-built documentation for site work, grading, underground utilities, and demolition projects. You'll work closely with foremen, project managers, and field crews to keep projects accurate and on track.

What You'll Do

• Perform construction layout and staking for site work, grading, excavation, utilities, and demolition
• Establish and maintain jobsite control points, benchmarks, and GPS localizations
• Operate GPS rover/base systems, total stations, and lasers to transfer plans to the field
• Create surface models, topographic maps, and utility/surface as-builts
• Review plans and drawings to catch discrepancies before work begins
• Communicate layout data clearly to field and office teams

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in construction layout, surveying, or field engineering (civil, site work, or utility construction preferred)
• Strong GPS and surface modeling experience. Topcon GPS/Total Station experience a plus
• Ability to read civil/utility drawings and construction plans
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Familiarity with Topcon Office, Carlson IntelliCAD, Pix4D, Agtek, or Bluebeam a plus
• Drone pilot license/mapping experience a plus
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, or Construction Management preferred, but equivalent field experience is welcome

Why SES
Competitive pay and a full benefits package: 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and PTO, medical/dental/vision, and disability and life insurance. Join a growing, family-owned company known as a premier site work subcontractor in the tri-state area.

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Sehlhorst Equipment Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sehlhorst Equipment Services is a participant in the Drug Free Work Place Program of the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation.