Structural Steel Field Surveyor – MD/VA in Maryland, New York at Qualdoc, LLC

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

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.

• Collect and verify field measurements using surveying equipment.
• Establish control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions.
• Check elevations, embed alignment, plumbness, and structural positioning.
• Prepare and maintain as-built drawings and field documentation.
• Support structural steel erection by verifying proper placement and alignment.
• Assist with installation of structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs and shafts.
• Survey slopes, grades, and layouts for structural and miscellaneous metals.
• Coordinate with steel crews and other trades to maintain accurate installation.
• Use Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, and Microsoft Office for field and project tasks.
• Follow site safety requirements and maintain safe work practices.

• 3+ years of structural steel erection or field surveying experience.
• Experience with layout and surveying for structural or 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 measurements, details, and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and other trades.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Comfortable working at heights, including aerial lifts and elevated steel floors.

• Company vehicle and gas card provided for work-related travel.
• Primarily field-based, with occasional office/shop visits for training and meetings.
• Ongoing training and field support provided.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of structural steel projects.