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Structural Steel Survey Technician – Field

Qualdoc · Maryland or Virginia

Civil Engineering / ConstructionExternal listingcontractabout 7 hours ago

About The Role

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 document field measurements and survey information for construction activities.
  • Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
  • Check elevations, embed placement, alignment, and structural orientation.
  • Prepare or assist with as-built drawings .
  • Support structural steel erection by verifying positioning, alignment, and placement.
  • Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper plumbness and structural accuracy.
  • Assist with installation activities involving structural and miscellaneous steel , including stairs and shafts.
  • Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for surveying, documentation, and project support.
  • Follow site safety requirements and promote safe work practices.
  • Travel regularly to construction sites throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Work from elevated steel floors and aerial lifts as required.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in structural steel erection, field surveying, or a related construction field.
  • Experience with surveying slopes, grades, and layout for structural and miscellaneous metals .
  • Proficiency using a total station or similar surveying equipment .
  • Working knowledge of AISC standards related to building alignment and orientation.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate field measurements.
  • Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors .
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with onsite crews and other trades.
  • Willingness to travel regularly between regional job sites.

Additional Details

  • Company vehicle and gas card provided for work-related travel.
  • Projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
  • Ongoing training and support.
  • Primarily field-based, with occasional time at office or shop locations for training and meetings.

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