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.