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.
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