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Engineer Surveyor jobs are open across construction, oil and gas, insurance, and government agencies, from entry-level field roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in structural inspection, pressure equipment certification, and property boundary surveys. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Field Engineer is responsible for the site layout of projects, completing line and grade set up, and collaborates with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Generates Requests for Information to clarify design drawings
- Computes small projects with no supervision
- Reads job plans and collects relevant data
- Produces accurate and precise calculations
- Understands and manages document control
- Operates instruments used in construction layout
- Completes duties for large projects following all SOP's with limited supervision
- Works with Engineering Layout Technician to generate all computations and as-built drawings
- Assists, trains and guides Field Engineer team
- Performs manual and non-manual labor in a construction environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have valid driver's license
- Must be able to perform manual labor and work in a construction environment
- 5-7 years of construction layout experience (preferred)
- Proven experience with all instruments used in layout
- Demonstrated proficiency in project computation
- Building layout experience preferred
Century Concrete has been a top-performing concrete contractor for more than 50 years, employing a disciplined approach to project planning and execution through experienced professionals who understand the challenges of today’s construction industry. Century specializes in structural concrete for high rise buildings and infrastructure, concrete paving for airfields and industrial applications, sound barrier walls, all concrete for steel frame buildings and various concrete foundation systems.
Century Concrete LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires extensive travel throughout the assigned region, and travel to other regions (VA-MD). Are you comfortable with regular travel?
Experience:
- Construction Layout: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
The Field Engineer is responsible for the site layout of projects, completing line and grade set up, and collaborates with the Superintendent and Project Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Generates Requests for Information to clarify design drawings
- Computes small projects with no supervision
- Reads job plans and collects relevant data
- Produces accurate and precise calculations
- Understands and manages document control
- Operates instruments used in construction layout
- Completes duties for large projects following all SOP's with limited supervision
- Works with Engineering Layout Technician to generate all computations and as-built drawings
- Assists, trains and guides Field Engineer team
- Performs manual and non-manual labor in a construction environment
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
- Must have valid driver's license
- Must be able to perform manual labor and work in a construction environment
- 5-7 years of construction layout experience (preferred)
- Proven experience with all instruments used in layout
- Demonstrated proficiency in project computation
- Building layout experience preferred
Century Concrete has been a top-performing concrete contractor for more than 50 years, employing a disciplined approach to project planning and execution through experienced professionals who understand the challenges of today’s construction industry. Century specializes in structural concrete for high rise buildings and infrastructure, concrete paving for airfields and industrial applications, sound barrier walls, all concrete for steel frame buildings and various concrete foundation systems.
Century Concrete LLC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- This position requires extensive travel throughout the assigned region, and travel to other regions (VA-MD). Are you comfortable with regular travel?
Experience:
- Construction Layout: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Brasfield & Gorrie14
- Century Concrete2
- Milton Cat1
- S&R Enterprises1
- The Walsh1
Top Industries Hiring
- Construction & Real Estate
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineer surveyor jobs.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or state land surveyor registration
- Proficiency with total station equipment and GPS/GNSS survey instruments
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar CAD drafting software
- NICET certification or equivalent inspection credentials preferred
- Minimum of two to five years of field survey or inspection experience
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards and project site compliance
Tips for Your Engineer Surveyor Job Search
List your licensure front and center
Engineer surveyors live and die by credentials. Put your Professional Engineer license, state surveyor registration, and any NICET certifications in a dedicated section at the top of your resume so hiring managers spot them before reading anything else.
Tailor your resume to the inspection sector
An engineer surveyor role at an insurance carrier reads very differently from one at a boiler inspection bureau or a DOT. Match your bullet points to the sector, highlighting pressure vessel work for industrial clients and boundary or topographic experience for land-development firms.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineer surveyor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight the software you use daily
Many applicants omit CAD, GIS, and total station software from their resumes, assuming it is implied. Name AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Access, ArcGIS, or whichever platforms you use, because automated screening often filters on exact tool names before a human reads your file.
Prepare for a field competency interview
Many engineer surveyor interviews include a scenario round where you walk through how you would handle a failed pressure test, an out-of-tolerance boundary closure, or a disputed equipment inspection. Practice narrating your diagnostic process out loud, not just the conclusion.
Negotiate your travel compensation separately
Engineer surveyor roles often involve significant field travel, and per diem rates, mileage reimbursement, and vehicle allowances are frequently negotiable outside the base salary figure. Clarify the travel policy before you accept an offer so you can compare total compensation accurately.
Engineer Surveyor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineer surveyors?
The companies hiring the most engineer surveyors right now include Brasfield & Gorrie, Century Concrete, and Milton Cat, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Infrastructure spending and energy sector activity tend to drive the heaviest hiring in this role.
How many engineer surveyor jobs are remote?
About 0% of engineer surveyor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. Plan review, report writing, and regulatory compliance work are the sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid schedules, while field inspection and boundary survey positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an engineer surveyor?
Start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, surveying, or a closely related discipline. After graduating, log the required years of supervised field experience, then sit for your state's Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor exam. Some specializations, such as boiler and pressure vessel inspection, also require NBIC or ASME certification before employers will consider you for independent inspection work.
How do you get hired as an engineer surveyor with little experience?
Focus on roles titled field technician, survey crew member, or inspection assistant, which are structured entry points that count toward your licensure hours. Emphasize any senior capstone projects, internship field hours, or volunteer construction documentation work. Firms that hold government infrastructure contracts often hire newer graduates specifically to build out their inspection teams, so targeting public-sector contractors is a practical first move.
What does the engineer surveyor interview process look like?
Most engineer surveyor interviews run in two or three stages. The first is a phone screen focused on licensure status, software proficiency, and availability for travel. The second is a technical interview with a senior engineer or chief inspector who walks through real inspection scenarios or survey problem sets. Some employers add a field assessment or a take-home plan review before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to engineer surveyor jobs?
You can find and apply to engineer surveyor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your license type, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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