Structural Steel Layout Technician
Location: Maryland or Virginia (Field-Based)
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Pay: $30.00/hour (Higher pay available based on experience)
Position Overview
Seeking an experienced Structural Steel Layout Technician to support steel construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This field-based position is responsible for accurate site measurements, building layout, alignment verification, and supporting structural steel installation.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect accurate field measurements and survey data for construction activities.
- Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
- Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural placement.
- Prepare or support as-built drawings.
- Assist steel erection teams with alignment, positioning, and installation.
- Verify plumbness and structural accuracy while coordinating with other trades.
- Support installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs, shafts, and related components.
- Operate surveying and layout equipment and use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office.
- Follow established safety procedures and maintain a strong safety focus on active job sites.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection, field surveying, or a related construction layout role.
- Experience surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural or miscellaneous metals.
- Proficiency with a total station or similar surveying equipment.
- Understanding of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work with field crews and other trades.
- Willingness to travel regularly to job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
- 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 field support.
Work Environment
This is primarily a field-based position with regular work at active construction sites. Occasional time may be spent at office or shop locations for training, meetings, and project coordination.
Additional Information
This is a primarily field-based position. Occasional attendance at office or shop locations may be required for meetings, coordination, or training activities.
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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