Structural Steel Surveyor – Maryland/Virginia

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The Structural Steel Surveyor provides field layout and measurement support for structural steel projects, requiring coordination with crews and regularly traveling between job sites.

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Job Description

Structural Steel Surveyor – Maryland/Virginia

Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Maryland or Virginia | Field-Based
Starting Pay: $30/hour — higher depending on experience

Position Overview

We are hiring a Structural Steel Surveyor to provide field layout and measurement support for structural steel projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position requires accurate field measurements, structural alignment work, and coordination with erection crews and other trades at active construction sites.

Regular travel between job sites is required.

Responsibilities

Field Responsibilities

  • Collect and document accurate site measurements and survey information for construction activities.
  • Establish building control lines and layout points for columns and anchor rods.
  • Check elevations, embed locations, alignment, and orientation in the field.
  • Prepare and maintain as-built drawings based on field conditions.
  • Provide layout and alignment support during structural steel erection.
  • Verify that steel components are properly positioned and aligned.
  • Coordinate with erection crews and other trades to maintain structural plumbness and accuracy.
  • Assist with installation and field layout of structural and miscellaneous metals, including stairs and shafts.
  • Perform surveying and layout work involving slopes, grades, and structural/miscellaneous metal installations.
  • Use surveying and construction technology including Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office.
  • Follow jobsite safety requirements and promote safe work practices.
  • What’s Included

  • Company vehicle for jobsite travel
  • Gas card
  • Ongoing training and support
  • Exposure to a variety of structural steel field projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Work Environment

    This is primarily a field-based position. Occasional work at office or shop locations may be required for training, meetings, or other business needs.

    Requirements

    Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection or field surveying
  • Experience with surveying, layout, slopes, and grades for structural and miscellaneous metals
  • Hands-on experience with a total station or comparable surveying equipment
  • Working knowledge of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with field crews and other trades
  • Willingness to travel regularly between construction sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region
  • Comfortable working at heights, including on aerial lifts and elevated steel floors
  • Ability to work effectively in active construction environments
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    About the job

    Posted on
    Sep 16, 2026
    Job type
    Full-time
    Location
    Maryland or Virginia (Field-Based)On-site

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