Land Survey Technician

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Health Spending Account

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a GIS professional for a contract Land Survey Technician role based in Vancouver, WA. The position supports the Supervisory Land Surveyor within BPA's Geomatics group, using Bentley MicroStation, InRoads, ArcGIS and related tools to produce maps and deliverables.

This office-based role includes occasional fieldwork and overnight travel. A 5+ year background in land surveying or engineering, knowledge of coordinate systems, and proficiency with GIS software are required.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of land surveying or engineering experience required.
• Knowledge of coordinate reference systems, datums, state plane coordinates, network adjustments, and GNSS surveying.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to surveying staff to meet schedules and budgets; check field notes and process survey data.
• Produce 2D/3D maps using CADD; create base maps, topographic maps, terrain models and cross-sections.
• Create exhibits and maps using ArcMap/ArcCatalog; reviews by BPA staff.
• Draft survey maps using Bentley MicroStation and InRoads.
• Research deeds, title policies and land records for project needs; compile data for BPA/contract personnel.
• Maintain ArcGIS geodata and databases per standards; transfer large data sets.
• Coordinate data transfers between Survey Section and Mapping/Real Property/Transmission groups.

Skills

Land surveying

Geospatial analysis

CAD drafting

Data management

Education

AS degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley InRoads

Trimble Business Center

ArcMap

ArcGIS

Starnet

NGS tools

Job description

Actalent is currently seeking a GIS professional for a position in based out of Vancouver, WA.

This assignment serves as a Land Survey Technician (office) providing support to the Supervisory Land Surveyor within Bonneville Power Administrations (BPAs) Geomatics (TERG) organization. The Surveying Department is responsible for providing land surveying and mapping support in the maintenance, operation, and development of BPA facilities. The assignment will utilize Bentley MicroStation, Bentley InRoads, Trimble Business Center and ArcGIS to support the mission of the Survey Department. This assignment involves working in an office setting with occasional work in the field and overnight travel.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide support to the surveying staff, helping to meet schedules and budgets. Check field notes, compute and process survey field data. Analyze and resolve discrepancies with field data, record data and between the two. Alert the BPA manager to any discrepancies and actions taken.
• Produce 2D and 3D maps using CADD, create survey base maps, topographic maps, terrain models and cross-sections for transmission facility design and land acquisition using organizational and industry standards. Create subsequent reports for control purposes.
• Create exhibits and maps using ArcMap and ArcCatalog. Exhibits and map work products will be reviewed and approved by BPA Staff.
• Utilize computer drafting software, particularly Bentley Microstation and InRoads, to perform drafting of survey maps.
• Research deeds, title policies, survey maps and other land record documents for completeness for project specific needs. Provide results of research of land record documents to BPA Staff for review and concurrence. Assemble record data for BPA and contract personnel.
• Compile data to design and maintain geographic and relational data bases in ArcGIS according to organizational standards.
• Coordinate and assist in the transfer and storage of large quantities of digital data. At the request of the BPA manager, facilitate the flow of data between the Survey Section and other groups inside BPA, particularly Mapping, Real Property Services and Transmission Engineering groups.
• Provide technical support interpreting and deciphering survey information to engineers, land surveyors, cartographers, other professionals and technicians within BPA.
• Maintain files and records in accordance with compliance requirements. Verify all official records are accurately maintained for auditing purposes and in accordance with Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures.
• Assist the COR with monitoring, inspecting and validating survey work performed by private survey contractors. Verify compliance with technical specifications, work schedules and provide recommendations to the COR regarding approval of deliverables.
• Inspect and validate deliverables for accuracy and correctness. Present findings and suggestions to the COR or BPA manager. Deliverables include field note sheets, computation sheets, CADD base maps, GPS network and Online Positions User Service (OPUS) reports, GIS shape files and numerous other electronic data sets.
• Assist the BPA Manager in coordinating with Master Contractors to implement best practices for land surveying workflows, data delivery and data retrieval.
• Maintain and provide technical knowledge to help draft standards, processes, dashboards and manuals that document the land surveying methods used at BPA. All contributions will be reviewed and approved for accuracy and efficiency by BPA staff.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of work experience in land surveying or engineering is required.
• Knowledge of various horizontal and vertical coordinate reference systems and datums, state plane coordinates, network adjustments, and geodetic and GNSS surveying.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex and varied datasets.
• Proficiency with various software programs to process, adjust and produce survey deliverables (Trimble Business Center, Starnet, Bentley MicroStation & InRoads, NGS tools, ArcMap)
• Working knowledge of GIS and ArcGIS desktop 10.x

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vancouver, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,WA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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