Returning Candidate? Log back in! Electrical Layout / Total Station Operator Job Locations US-UT-Salt Lake City ID 2026-48070 Company Wasatch Electric, LLC Category Operations Services Position Type Full-Time Location Type Onsite Posted Date 17 hours ago(2/6/2026 8:06 PM) About Us

We provide full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for commercial and industrial clients in a wide range of markets.

Job Summary

Wasatch Electric is a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. and has been serving the community since 1919.  The Company provides full-scale electrical design-build, installation, maintenance, repair, and retrofit services for a wide range of markets. Wasatch Electric has been built on a commitment to our customers, our employees, and the communities we serve. Wasatch Electric is and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Layout / Total Station Operator to support commercial and industrial electrical construction projects. This role is responsible for precise field layout, verification, and as‑built documentation using total stations and related surveying/ layout technology.

 

The ideal candidate understands electrical construction drawings, is comfortable working independently in the field, and can coordinate closely with foremen, project managers, and general contractor survey control.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Field Layout & Surveying

Operate total stations (GT‑703 or similar) to perform electrical layout for:Underground conduit and duct banksStub‑ups and embedsEquipment pads, anchor bolts, and housekeeping padsSwitchgear, transformers, generators, and MCCsEstablish layout using GC‑provided control points and benchmarksVerify horizontal and vertical elevations prior to concrete pours and equipment setting

Coordination & Verification

Coordinate layout with BIM/VDC models, electrical drawings, and site plansWork with foremen and crews to ensure accurate placement and clearancesIdentify and communicate conflicts or discrepancies before installationSupport multi‑trade coordination efforts on large projects

As‑Built & Documentation

Capture installed conditions for as‑built drawingsMaintain organized layout data and field notesAssist project teams with turnover documentation when required

Equipment & Quality Control

Maintain and care for surveying equipmentPerform routine checks for accuracy and calibrationFollow company safety policies and jobsite procedures at all times Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Ability to read and interpret:Electrical plans and specificationsSite and civil drawingsBIM or coordinated layout drawingsProficiency with basic data transfer (USB, SD card, or Bluetooth)

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of experience operating total stations in construction layoutExperience with electrical construction (commercial, industrial, or data center preferred), or other types of constructionExperience on data centers, industrial plants, or large commercial projectsFamiliarity with BIM/VDC workflows (Revit, Trimble, etc.)Survey or construction layout training or certification

Tools & Technology Used

Total stations (GT‑703 or equivalent)Construction layout software and field controllersBIM/VDC coordination modelsStandard electrical hand tools and PPE Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, see, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk for an extended period. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to manipulate or feel objects, tools, or controls. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The employee may work in an office environment, construction site office trailer, or on a construction job site during construction operation hours. Some duties in this position may be performed under periodically disagreeable working conditions typical of a construction jobsite including working outdoors at times in inclement weather, exposure to water, dust, dirt, grease, paint fumes, chemicals, and equipment noise and vibration. This job may require driving to / from other job or constructions sites, sometimes working at more than one site in a day or during the week. Some jobsites may require working in tunnels, or on roofs or catwalks.

Equal Opportunity Employer As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Policy

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