Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Location: Maryland or Virginia | Regional Job-Site Travel
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Pay Rate: Starting at $30.00/hour, higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are looking for a Field Surveyor to support structural and miscellaneous steel projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position focuses on construction layout, field measurements, elevation checks, and steel alignment. Candidates must be comfortable traveling to active job sites and working at heights.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect accurate construction measurements using surveying equipment.

• Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.

• Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural dimensions; prepare as-built drawings.

• Verify steel alignment and placement during erection.

• Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper plumbness and structural accuracy.

• Assist with installing structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs and shafts.

• UseTrimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for field layout, documentation, and coordination.

• Follow job-site safety procedures and requirements.

• Attend occasional office or shop meetings and training sessions.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in field surveying or structural steel erection.

• Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural and miscellaneous metals.

• Proficiency with a total station or similar surveying equipment.

• Understanding of AISC standards for building alignment and orientation.

• Ability to travel regularly to construction sites across Maryland, Virginia, and the surrounding Mid-Atlantic region.

• Comfortable working at heights, including on aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with field crews and other trades.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Company vehicle and gas card provided for job-related travel.

• Exposure to a variety of structural steel projects across the Mid-Atlantic.

• Ongoing training and support.

• Primarily field-based work, with occasional visits to office or shop locations.