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    "description": "<h2>Overview</h2>\n<p>Are you looking for more than repetitive layout work or being siloed into a survey‑only function? As a <strong>Field Engineer – Layout & Surveying at Danis</strong>, you’ll be embedded with the project team and play a critical role in how our buildings come together—from early site control through final execution.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>This role sits at the intersection of <strong>field operations, layout technology, and project coordination</strong>. You’ll lead layout and scanning efforts across structural, architectural, and major building systems, identify design conflicts early, and help drive RFIs that keep projects moving and rework low.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>You’ll work side‑by‑side with Superintendents, Project Engineers, and VDC—blending hands‑on field work with technical problem‑solving. 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