Lead Field Engineer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Install, commission, calibrate, and support Trimble, Topcon, and Leica machine-control systems on excavators, dozers, and graders.
• Configure GNSS base/rover solutions, site localisation, and coordinate systems; load and validate 3D design data and on-site accuracy.
• Diagnose hardware, sensor, and software issues and coordinate repairs, parts, and technical escalations.
• Train customer operators, survey teams, distributors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor the field survey team, including prioritisation, resource allocation, and quality assurance.
• Maintain procedures for installation, calibration, drone operations, safety, and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership for key accounts and support demonstrations, site trials, and solution validation.

Candidate profile and requirements

• At least 3 years of hands-on machine-control or guidance installation, calibration, and support in live site environments.
• Experience leading site-based teams of engineers, technicians, operators, or surveyors.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS/RTK, laser guidance, machine sensors, and 3D design-data workflows.
• High standards for safety, documentation, data accuracy, and customer service.
• Able to work independently outdoors and travel across the UAE and GCC.
• Fluent written and spoken English; valid UAE driving licence required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, or Geomatics Engineering, or equivalent.

Preferred experience

• Exposure to GCC infrastructure programmes, ports, airports, or oil and gas projects.
• Multi-brand machine-control experience.
• Drone survey exposure and/or GCAA drone pilot certification; training is available.
• Familiarity with DJI Terra, Pix4D, Trimble Business Center, or Civil 3D.

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