Structural Steel Field Survey Technician

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

What We Offer

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