About this role
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
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Collect accurate construction measurements using surveying equipment.
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Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
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Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural dimensions; prepare as-built drawings.
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Verify steel alignment and placement during erection.
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Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper plumbness and structural accuracy.
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Assist with installing structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs and shafts.
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Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for field layout, documentation, and coordination.
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Follow job-site safety procedures and requirements.
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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.