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As a Field Engineer you will be responsible and tasked with managing technical functions, testing equipment, handling repairs, managing engineering projects, and conducting site inspections. You will also engage with clients, ensure compliance, conduct feasibility studies, and apply technical knowledge to practical problems.
Responsibilities
Project Control
- Be able to establish project Horizontal Control
- Be able to verify accuracy of consultant-provided control
- Be able to establish working control points from provided control
- Continuously checks and maintains horizontal control
- Be able to establish project Vertical Control
- Be able to verify accuracy of consultant-provided control
- Be able to establish working benchmarks from provided control
- Continuously checks and maintains vertical control
Instrument care, maintenance, and use
- Able to check optical plummet
- Visually checks instrument for evidence of damage or mis-adjustment
- Able to check and set temperature and pressure correction in Total Station
- Able to check and calibrate instrument collimation
Auto level Care, maintenance, and use
- Able to run and adjust three-wire level loop
- Able to compute tangent grades
- Able to plot cross-sections and determine earthwork
- Is familiar with and able to read a contour map
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to make temperature corrections when chaining
- Have a basic ability to read and understand Structural / Architectural / Shop Drawings
- Be able to provide layout from drawings without assistance
- Be able to coordinate between drawings and discern potential conflicts
- Be proficient in the use of scales
- Be able to layout footings, columns, and building lines with no assistance
- Be able to establish vertical dimensions from given finish floor elevations
- Be able to compute concrete quantities for daily pours, slabs, columns, etc.
- Be able to conduct fine grading operations
- Be able to level deck with no assistance
- Be able to grade columns with no assistance
- Be able to establish secondary benchmarks
- Be able to establish secondary horizontal and vertical control, i.e. column lines, offsets
- Be able to compute and track concrete during pour
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
Mathematic Skills
- Proficient in simple math, geometry, and trigonometry
- Able to figure deflection angles and solve curves
- Proficient in the computation of rectangular and polar coordinates
Computations
- Be proficient with Data Collection software
- Introduction to AutoCAD
- Knowledge of everything required of an Apprentice.
Join us in building the future! If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.
The Physical Demands of the Job: This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier. Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach. Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces. You'll need visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and the ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.
Your Work Environment on the Site: You’ll regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to the elements—be it heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one priority, which is why you will be required to consistently wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.
Join us in building the future! If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.
INTRODUCTION
As a Field Engineer you will be responsible and tasked with managing technical functions, testing equipment, handling repairs, managing engineering projects, and conducting site inspections. You will also engage with clients, ensure compliance, conduct feasibility studies, and apply technical knowledge to practical problems.
Responsibilities
Project Control
- Be able to establish project Horizontal Control
- Be able to verify accuracy of consultant-provided control
- Be able to establish working control points from provided control
- Continuously checks and maintains horizontal control
- Be able to establish project Vertical Control
- Be able to verify accuracy of consultant-provided control
- Be able to establish working benchmarks from provided control
- Continuously checks and maintains vertical control
Instrument care, maintenance, and use
- Able to check optical plummet
- Visually checks instrument for evidence of damage or mis-adjustment
- Able to check and set temperature and pressure correction in Total Station
- Able to check and calibrate instrument collimation
Auto level Care, maintenance, and use
- Able to run and adjust three-wire level loop
- Able to compute tangent grades
- Able to plot cross-sections and determine earthwork
- Is familiar with and able to read a contour map
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Able to make temperature corrections when chaining
- Have a basic ability to read and understand Structural / Architectural / Shop Drawings
- Be able to provide layout from drawings without assistance
- Be able to coordinate between drawings and discern potential conflicts
- Be proficient in the use of scales
- Be able to layout footings, columns, and building lines with no assistance
- Be able to establish vertical dimensions from given finish floor elevations
- Be able to compute concrete quantities for daily pours, slabs, columns, etc.
- Be able to conduct fine grading operations
- Be able to level deck with no assistance
- Be able to grade columns with no assistance
- Be able to establish secondary benchmarks
- Be able to establish secondary horizontal and vertical control, i.e. column lines, offsets
- Be able to compute and track concrete during pour
- Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
Mathematic Skills
- Proficient in simple math, geometry, and trigonometry
- Able to figure deflection angles and solve curves
- Proficient in the computation of rectangular and polar coordinates
Computations
- Be proficient with Data Collection software
- Introduction to AutoCAD
- Knowledge of everything required of an Apprentice.
Join us in building the future! If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.
The Physical Demands of the Job: This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and use team-lifting techniques for anything heavier. Long periods of continual standing or walking are required, along with the ability to bend, climb, kneel, and reach. Good balance and dexterity are crucial, as you will be working safely at various heights and in tight spaces. You'll need visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and the ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.
Your Work Environment on the Site: You’ll regularly work outdoors and may be exposed to the elements—be it heat, cold, rain, snow, or wind. The work environment frequently involves exposure to moving mechanical equipment, high noise levels, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, and potential electrical hazards. Your safety is our number one priority, which is why you will be required to consistently wear all necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and strictly follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.
Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
A Drug Free Workplace: Clark promotes a drug free workplace. A pre-employment drug “fitness for duty” screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug “fitness for duty” tests.
Join us in building the future! If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding career in construction, we encourage you to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Surveyor
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to surveying work. A geomatics, civil engineering, or surveying degree strengthens your petition. Geography or general science degrees may trigger an RFE without supporting coursework documentation.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your Level I through IV classification.
Target firms with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter surveyor roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. Engineering and land-development firms that have filed before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-hiring.
Obtain state licensure or EIT certification early
Many employers require a Professional Land Surveyor license or Engineer-in-Training certification before filing your H-1B petition. Pursuing licensure in your target state before job searching removes a common sponsor hesitation for surveying roles.
Request cap-exempt filing through qualifying institutions
H-1B cap-exempt employers include universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations. Survey roles at university facilities management or federal mapping agencies can bypass the annual lottery entirely.
Understand the LCA job-site requirement for field work
Surveying involves frequent movement between project sites. Your employer must file a new LCA or post wage notices at each worksite that exceeds 40 continuous days. Clarify this with your employer before your I-129 petition is filed.
H-1B Visa Surveyor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a surveyor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes surveying as a specialty occupation when the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, civil engineering, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for surveyors lists a bachelor's degree as the standard entry-level requirement, which supports the specialty occupation classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for surveyors?
Engineering and environmental consulting firms, land development companies, utility companies, and federal or state government contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors for surveyor roles. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for surveying positions on Migrate Mate, which filters results by occupation and sponsorship activity.
Does my surveyor role require a state license for H-1B approval?
USCIS doesn't require state licensure to approve an H-1B petition, but many employers won't sponsor without it. If your state requires a Professional Land Surveyor license for independent practice, employers may condition the offer on your obtaining licensure. Including a path-to-licensure plan in your application materials addresses this concern directly.
How does frequent job-site travel affect my H-1B status as a surveyor?
Surveying fieldwork across multiple project sites creates an LCA compliance obligation for your employer. When you work at a location not listed on the original LCA for more than 40 continuous calendar days, your employer must either file an amended LCA or post wage notices at that site. Confirm your employer's process for managing this before your petition is filed.
Can I change surveying employers while on an H-1B visa?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. Once your I-129 petition has been pending for at least 180 days, you can start working for a new sponsoring employer in a same or similar surveying occupation before your transfer petition is approved. The new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before or when you begin the new role.