Field Layout Engineer

Canyon Contracting is a leading company specializing in commercial, industrial, and federal concrete construction projects. With a strong reputation for delivering elite-tier infrastructure, they focus on precision, dedication, and excellence in every job. Based in Richmond, Virginia, this full-time position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000 to $150,000 per year, complemented by profit sharing and performance-based bonuses. Canyon Contracting emphasizes a culture of collaboration and high performance, providing employees with the resources and support needed to succeed in a dynamic and challenging environment.

The Field Layout Engineer role at Canyon Contracting is a critical technical position within the company's field operations team. This role requires translating complex structural designs into precise physical layouts with accuracy and confidence. As a Field Layout Engineer, the individual will be responsible for ensuring project accuracy from the initial layout stages through concrete placement, using advanced instrumentation to prevent costly errors. The role involves close collaboration with job superintendents, foremen, and carpenters to coordinate layout tasks such as anchor bolts, embeds, and rebar templates. Furthermore, the engineer will review and update shop drawings, blueprints, and RFIs to incorporate design adjustments continually, eliminating delays and enhancing efficiency.

This position offers significant opportunities for impact by enabling the Field Layout Engineer to create as-built drawings, maintain high-value instruments, and analyze blueprints for constructability, safety, and efficiency. Candidates will be expected to bring at least five years of dedicated field engineering experience in concrete construction, possess strong technical skills in reading and interpreting CAD drawings, and have excellent communication skills with a problem-solving mindset. Preferred qualifications include OSHA 30 certification, CPR certification, and bilingual skills, all of which can enhance the candidate's ability to thrive in this role.

Canyon Contracting supports its employees through a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a health savings account, life and disability coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching. Additional perks include paid time off, relocation assistance for qualified candidates, extensive career training, and a modern technology package for field operations. The company also fosters professional development through mentorship programs, ensuring pathways for career growth.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canyon Contracting is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment and equal opportunities regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected status. This welcoming work environment is ideal for candidates who seek a stable yet challenging field engineering career within the concrete construction sector, where precision, teamwork, and technical expertise are highly valued.