Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Location: Maryland or Virginia | Field-Based
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour — higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are hiring a Structural Steel Field Surveyor to provide layout, alignment, and survey support for structural steel projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This is a field-based position requiring regular travel to active construction sites and comfort working around structural steel installations.

Responsibilities

• Collect accurate field measurements using surveying equipment.
• Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
• Check elevations and embed alignment and prepare as-built drawings.
• Support steel erection by verifying alignment and placement.
• Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper plumbness and structural accuracy.
• Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs and shafts.
• Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for field and documentation tasks.
• Follow and promote safe work practices on all job sites.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying.
• Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layouts for structural and miscellaneous metals.
• Proficiency with a total station or similar surveying equipment.
• Working knowledge of AISC standards for building alignment and orientation.
• Ability to travel regularly to job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate measurements.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with onsite teams.

Additional Details

• Company vehicle and gas card provided for job-related travel.
• Work on a variety of field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Primarily field-based, with occasional time at office or shop locations for training and meetings.