Structural Steel Field Surveyor
Structural Steel Field Surveyor
Location: Maryland or Virginia — Field-Based
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30/hour, with higher pay available based on experience
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Field Surveyor to support structural steel work throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This field-based position focuses on accurate site measurements, structural layout, alignment, and installation support. Regular travel to active construction sites is required.
Responsibilities
- Collect field measurements and survey data using professional surveying equipment.
- Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
- Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural orientation.
- Prepare as-built drawings and related field documentation.
- Support steel erection by verifying proper alignment and placement.
- Coordinate with other trades to maintain structural accuracy and plumbness.
- Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous metals, including stairs and shafts.
- Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for field and documentation tasks.
- Follow and promote safe work practices on every job site.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying.
- Experience with 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.
- Willingness to travel regularly to job sites throughout the region.
- Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
- Effective communication and ability to work collaboratively with onsite teams.
What We Offer
- Company vehicle and gas card for job-related travel.
- Varied field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
- Ongoing training and professional support.