Structural Steel Field Surveyor
Core
Field surveyor supporting structural steel construction with layout, measurements, and alignment work.
Role type
Field surveyor (structural steel)
Builds
Structural steel components (columns, beams, stairs, shafts) for commercial/industrial projects
Domain
Construction / Structural Steel
Required skills
Total station operation, field layout, AISC standards knowledge, as-built drawing preparation, steel alignment verification, working at heights, Trimble software, Bluebeam, CAD
Preferred skills
Structural steel erection experience, slope/grade surveying
Technologies
Trimble, Bluebeam, CAD, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Collect accurate construction measurements using surveying equipment; Establish building control lines, column locations, and anchor rod positions; Check elevations, embed alignment, and structural dimensions; Verify steel alignment and placement during erection; Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper plumbness and structural accuracy; Assist with installing structural and miscellaneous steel, including stairs and shafts.
Seniority
Mid-level (3+ years experience)