Construction Surveyor

About Us

Intermountain Electric (IME) brings decades of experience as a trusted leader in electrical contracting. Founded in 1946, we began as a small company in Denver, CO, and have since grown to be part of the largest specialty contractor in North America. Today, we work with owners and contractors nationwide, delivering complex construction solutions across various industries, including aviation, mission critical, entertainment, and healthcare.

At IME, our people are our most valuable asset. We are committed to fostering a culture that prioritizes safety, quality, and professional growth. Joining IME is more than just finding a job-it's about building a career with opportunities to advance and make an organizational impact. Power your future with IME and be a part of a team that drives success in every project.

About this Role

For 80 years, Intermountain Electric, Inc. (IME) has been a trusted partner on the front lines of some of the most essential electrical projects, delivering safe, smart, and reliable electrical solutions through our people and partnerships, the IME Way.

Through strategic planning, collaboration, and technical excellence, and guided by our values of Integrity, Safety, Ingenuity, Relationships, Craftsmanship, and Spark, we empower our professionals to innovate, support our field teams, and strengthen the partnerships that move our work forward.

Join a team where your expertise fuels the systems that keep communities running!

If you're driven by precision, problem‑solving, and doing work you're proud of, IME is looking for skilled layout professionals to support our construction teams using Robotic Total Station technology to translate digital plans and BIM models into accurate field installation points.

This position focuses primarily on construction layout and field verification using Robotic Total Station and GNSS devices. The Construction Surveyor works closely with project field leadership to ensure installations are positioned accurately and efficiently-reflecting our commitment to craftsmanship, safety, and strong working relationships.

What You'll Do

Robotic Total Station Operation

* Set up, calibrate, and operate Robotic Total Stations and GNSS on active construction projects with an emphasis on precision and integrity.

* Establish and maintain site control points, benchmarks, and reference grids.

* Perform precise layout for:

* Electrical systems

* Equipment pads

* Anchors and embeds

* Sleeves and penetrations

* Underground utilities

* Structural reference points

* Import layout points from digital models, CAD drawings, or point files.

* Verify installation locations and conduct as-built layout checks.

* Adjust and re-stake layout based on updated drawings or field conditions, applying ingenuity when adapting to dynamic field environments.

Field Coordination and QA/QC

* Work directly with foremen, superintendents, and installation crews to support layout needs while fostering clear, trust-based communication.

* Verify installations meet design intent and project tolerances.

* Perform layout verification prior to major installations to prevent conflicts.

* Document layout tasks and maintain daily layout reports.

* Track revisions and update layout points when project models change.

Equipment and Data Management

* Maintain RTS equipment including instruments, prisms, tripods, and batteries, demonstrating pride and care in craftsmanship.

* Ensure proper calibration and functionality of layout equipment.

* Manage layout files and coordinate data for field use.

* Assist with training field teams on basic RTS layout workflows when needed, supporting collaborative learning and strong relationships.

* Potential to utilize field technologies including LiDAR cameras, 360° cameras, drones, and Mixed Reality (MR) tools to capture site conditions, support layout verification, and improve construction documentation and coordination-an opportunity to bring curiosity, ingenuity, and spark to the work.

Additional duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Strong ability to read construction drawings and coordinate plans.

* High attention to precision and spatial accuracy.

* Understanding of construction layout methods and coordinate systems.

* Ability to work independently in a field‑driven construction environment with integrity and accountability.

* Strong communication skills to coordinate with field crews and project teams.

* Commitment to maintaining safe work practices and following jobsite safety requirements.

* Familiarity with construction field technologies such as LiDAR cameras, 360° cameras, drones, and Mixed Reality (MR) solutions a plus.

Demonstrated Accomplishments in the Following Areas

* Experience operating Robotic Total Stations and GNSS devices for construction layout.

* Proven ability to perform accurate layout on commercial or industrial projects.

* Experience importing and staking digital point files.

* Ability to troubleshoot layout issues in the field with ingenuity and a…