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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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