Structural Steel Field Survey Technician
Location: Maryland or Virginia – Field-Based
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour (higher based on experience)
Position Overview
We are hiring a Field Survey Technician with structural steel experience to support construction and steel erection projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic. This position focuses on field measurements, layout, alignment, and survey work at active construction sites.
Responsibilities
Collect and record accurate field measurements using surveying equipment
Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions
Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural placement
Prepare and update as-built drawings
Support structural steel erection and verify 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
Follow site safety requirements and maintain safe work practices
Requirements
3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying
Experience with surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural and miscellaneous metals
Proficiency with a total station or similar surveying equipment
Working knowledge of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with field crews and other trades
Willingness to travel regularly to job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic
Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors
What We Offer
- Company vehicle and gas card for job-related travel
- Variety of structural steel field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic
- Ongoing training and support
Additional Details: This is primarily a field position with occasional visits to office or shop locations for meetings and training.
