Hyperscale Data Center Field Surveyor

Actalent; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Land Surveyor to support large-scale hyperscale data center developments in North Dakota and Texas. The role focuses on construction layout, utility surveying, as-built documentation, QA/QC, and coordination with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.

Your work will impact some of the nation’s most technically advanced data center campuses, with an emphasis on field operations, accurate measurements, and timely project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction surveying experience.
• Proven experience supporting large-scale commercial, industrial, utility, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction layout, control, and as-built surveying.
• Experience performing QA/QC verification for installed work.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, utility, and electrical construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating directly with field construction teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction layout and control for major utility and infrastructure installations.
• Support underground utility, electrical distribution, duct bank, stormwater, and site development activities.
• Establish and maintain project control networks and benchmarks.
• Verify installation accuracy through field inspections, measurements, and QA/QC processes.
• Produce and maintain accurate as-built documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and construction teams to resolve field conflicts and maintain project schedules.
• Interpret engineering drawings, site plans, utility plans, and specifications.
• Work closely with project managers and superintendents to support day-to-day construction operations.
• Assist with interface coordination between multiple contractors and disciplines.
• Collect and process survey data using modern surveying technologies and software.

Skills

Construction surveying

QA/QC verification

Field coordination

Travel-ready

Reading civil drawings

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Topcon

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Land Surveyor to support large-scale hyperscale data center developments in North Dakota and Texas. The role focuses on construction layout, utility surveying, as-built documentation, QA/QC, and coordination with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders.

Your work will impact some of the nation’s most technically advanced data center campuses, with an emphasis on field operations, accurate measurements, and timely project delivery in a fast-paced environment.