Surveyor (Traveling)

About Us

At JGM, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality services and solutions to our clients with urgency, accuracy, and attention to detail. As we continue to expand our industrial measurement and alignment capabilities, we are seeking an Industrial Survey Technician to support projects throughout the country.

Position Overview

The Surveyor will perform layout and surveying activities in industrial, commercial, and fabrication environments. This position will primarily support anchor bolt survey, setting elevation on leveling nuts or shim packs, column plumbness, crane rail alignment, elevation verification, equipment layout, and other layout and surveying activities as directed.

The ideal candidate will have experience using total stations, automatic levels, and/or optical theodolites and be comfortable working independently in active industrial, commercial, and fabrication environments. Candidates with construction surveying, steel erection, millwright, mechanical, or industrial layout experience are encouraged to apply.

This position requires frequent travel to customer facilities and project sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate total stations, automatic levels, and optical theodolites to perform layout, surveying, and dimensional verification.
• Perform crane rail alignment surveys, including horizontal alignment and elevation checks in accordance with CMAA and/or project specifications.
• Perform anchor bolt surveys to verify location, spacing, elevation, and installation accuracy in accordance with AISC Code of Standard Practice and/or project specification.
• Conduct elevation surveys of foundations, equipment pads, structural steel, rails, and other industrial components.
• Perform plumbness and verticality checks of columns, structures, equipment, and assemblies.
• Establish and work from project control points, benchmarks, centerlines, and reference elevations.
• Perform equipment and structural layout as required.
• Record field measurements accurately and clearly for use in reports and project documentation.
• Compare field measurements to drawings, specifications, and project tolerances.
• Identify measurements that fall outside specified tolerances and communicate findings to project personnel.
• Set up, maintain, transport, and properly care for surveying and measurement equipment.
• Work closely with JGM technicians, project managers, superintendents, tradespeople, engineers, and customers.
• Follow all site-specific and JGM safety requirements while working in industrial and construction environments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a total station, automatic level, optical theodolite, or similar surveying equipment.
• Experience working in industrial, commercial construction, or fabrication environments .
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, structural drawings, equipment drawings, and dimensional information.
• Strong understanding of basic geometry, trigonometry, elevations, coordinates, and measurement principles.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize inconsistencies in field measurements and troubleshoot basic surveying or setup issues.
• Ability to accurately document and communicate survey results.
• Self-motivated and capable of completing field assignments with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers and project personnel.
• Basic proficiency with MS Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with AutoCAD or other surveying/metrology software is a plus.
• Experience with Leica, Trimble, Hilti, GeoMax, or similar surveying equipment is a plus.
• Previous crane rail, anchor bolt, steel erection, equipment installation, or industrial alignment experience is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently as required by project schedules.
• Ability to lift and carry surveying equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work on elevated platforms when required.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and maneuver around industrial equipment and structures.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in active industrial and construction environments.
• Ability to work in environments that may include noise, dust, heat, cold, and varying weather conditions.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in confined or elevated work areas.

Benefits

JGM offers a competitive wage and benefit package:

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• PTO & Holidays
• 401(k) + Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Referral Program
• Training and Further Education

Reports to Construction Quality Control Manager