Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Structural Steel Field Surveyor

Location: Maryland or Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30/hour; higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are looking for a Field Surveyor to support structural steel construction and installation projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position involves surveying job sites, verifying measurements and elevations, and ensuring steel components are positioned and aligned correctly.

This is primarily a field-based role requiring regular travel to active construction sites and the ability to work safely at heights.

Responsibilities

• • Collect and verify field measurements using surveying instruments.

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

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

  • Verify steel placement and alignment during erection.

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

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

  • Use Trimble equipment, Bluebeam, CAD software, and Microsoft Office for field documentation and project coordination.

  • Follow job-site safety procedures and maintain accurate survey records.

  • Attend occasional office or shop meetings and training sessions.

Qualifications

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

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

  • Proficiency with a total station or comparable surveying equipment.

  • Understanding of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation.

  • Willingness to travel regularly to project sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Ability to work at heights, including on aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.

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

  • Ability to work effectively with construction crews and other trades.

What We Offer

• • Company vehicle and gas card for work-related travel.

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

  • Ongoing training and professional support.

Work Environment

Primarily field-based, with occasional visits to office or shop locations for meetings and training.