Qualdoc
Structural Steel Field Surveyor
- Location
- MD, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Other
- Posted
- 29 September 2026 (2 days ago)
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About this role
Structural Steel Field Surveyor – MD/VA Location: Maryland or Virginia | Field-Based Job Type: Direct Hire Starting Pay: $30/hour — higher depending on experience Position Summary Seeking a field surveyor with structural steel experience to support construction projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position involves site layout, measurements, alignment checks, and field support during steel installation. Regular travel to active job sites is required.
Field Responsibilities • Collect and verify construction measurements using professional surveying equipment .
• Establish control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions .
• Check elevations, embed alignment, structural orientation, and plumbness.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and field documentation.
• Provide layout and alignment support during structural steel erection.
• Coordinate with other trades to maintain accurate positioning and installation.
• Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous metals, including stairs and shafts .
• Survey slopes, grades, and layouts for structural and miscellaneous steel.
• Use total stations or similar surveying equipment to complete field measurements.
• Apply applicable AISC standards for building alignment and orientation.
• Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office as part of field and project documentation.
• Follow site safety requirements and promote safe work practices.
Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection, field surveying, or a related role.
• Experience with surveying slopes, grades, and structural/miscellaneous metal layouts .
• Proficiency with a total station or comparable surveying equipment .
• Knowledge of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, trades, and project teams.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between job sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors .
Travel & Work Environment • Primarily field-based with regular travel to construction sites.
• Occasional work at office or shop locations for meetings and training.
• Company vehicle and gas card provided for work-related travel.
• Ongoing training and support.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of structural steel field projects.
Locations
- MD, US
- Virginia Field Based
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Published 29 September 2026, last checked 2 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.