Field Layout Engineer

swinerton· Swinerton Builders
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📍 Portland ORFull time
Full timeSwinerton Builders

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Job Description Summary:

Responsible for site control, reality capture, and high-accuracy construction layout using surveying principles and advanced field technology including robotic total stations, robotic layout systems, scanning, UAV/drone platforms, and GPR.

Job Description:

  • Ability to establish and verify site control and benchmarks
  • Perform construction layout for ground-up and interior projects
  • Capture existing site conditions via total station, drone and GPR unit that is oriented around known benchmarks for accuracy
  • Execute robotic layout operations and verify results
  • Capture existing conditions using 3D scanning/reality capture supporting layout
  • Conduct UAV/drone surveys for mapping and documentation
  • Perform GPR scanning for subsurface investigation
  • Back-check layout for self-perform and trade partners
  • Maintain field documentation, as-builts, and QA/QC records
  • Robotic Total Stations (RTS)
  • Robotic layout/printing systems (HP SIte Print & Dusty Robotics)
  • Reality capture / laser scanning systems (Leica RTC360)
  • UAV/Drone platforms
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
  • Digital layout and data management tools
  • Perform additional tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, surveying, or equivalent related field experience
  • Strong foundation in surveying principles and control
  • Experience in construction layout or field engineering
  • Ability to interpret plans, models, and layout data
  • Strong math skills and attention to precision
  • Strong capability in AutoCAD, Revit capability preferred in addition
  • Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or working toward licensure 
  • FAA Part 107 Drone License (or ability to obtain)
  • Experience with layout robotics and reality capture workflows
  • Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination
  • Adhere to Companies’ safety policies and core values

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Where is the Field Layout Engineer position at swinerton located?
This Field Layout Engineer role at swinerton is based in Portland OR. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Field Layout Engineer role at swinerton full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Field Layout Engineer role in the Swinerton Builders department at swinerton.
Which team or department does the Field Layout Engineer at swinerton belong to?
This Field Layout Engineer position is part of the Swinerton Builders department at swinerton. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Field Layout Engineer job at swinerton posted?
This Field Layout Engineer position at swinerton was posted on Aug 17, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Field Layout Engineer
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