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Assistant Field Engineer (Hourly)

CompanyHolder Construction
LocationColumbus
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 2, 2026
About The Company
Holder Construction is a leading national commercial construction company consistently ranking in the nation’s top 20 contractors. Since 1960, the company’s focus is on strong relationships and top-quality buildings which has resulted in over 93% repeat client business, a client list including major Fortune 500 companies, and experience spanning 38 states. We focus on the best opportunities with the best people, leveraging innovative resources and technology. We pride ourselves on our people and strong company culture based upon integrity, performance, collaboration, development and professionalism. We recruit the best in the industry and invest in our people to bring out their full potential in a fulfilling life-long career.
About the Role

ABOUT US

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Annual bonus program
  • Paid time off
  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k)-retirement plan
  • Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About the Role

We are looking for an Assistant Field Engineer to join our Operations team on our project in Columbus, OH. This is a full-time, in-person position.  

Key Responsibilities:

  • Responsibilities include operating electronic total station instrument, transit, Auto level and other surveying instruments.  
  • Reads, reviews, and interprets maps, drawings and diagrams.  
  • Sets and marks stakes for slopes, grades and other construction purposes.   
  • Determines lines, corners, elevations, grades, alignments, angles, positions and distances. Maintains total station and field book. Maintains survey equipment and tools. Performs related field and office engineering work. 

Qualifications:

Required: 

  • Possess 2 years of construction/surveying experience. 
  • Strong communication and time management skills.    
  • Proficient computer skills, including the ability to navigate and use standard business software and systems.  
  • Must have a complete of surveying math. 
  • Must be agile/mobile, remain alert, be able to stand or walk for long periods of time, use fingers, hands & arms to reach, handle and manipulate objects, climb up/down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects. 
  • Work on uneven surfaces/heights, be able to read/write, and can see & hear well either naturally or with correction.  
  • Must be able to lift and carry materials of all shapes and sizes weighing 50-100 lbs., 75% of the time.  

Preferred: 

  • Individuals must be able to work in an OSHA compliant safety environment.  
  • Must be able to work outside.
  • Must be able to work overtime and weekend hours.   
  • Punctuality and promptness are required every day.    

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

​Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.

Key Skills
Total station instrumentTransitAuto levelSurveying instrumentsMap interpretationDrawing interpretationDiagram interpretationSurveying mathCommunicationTime managementComputer skillsField engineeringOffice engineeringConstruction safety
Categories
ConstructionEngineeringTrades
Benefits
Annual bonus programPaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insurance401(k)-retirement planNight and swing shift differential pay
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Assistant Field Engineer is responsible for operating surveying instruments to determine lines, grades, and elevations for construction projects. They also interpret technical drawings and maintain accurate field records and equipment.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
2244
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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