Land Surveying Technician

Actalent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring programs

Professional development

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Land Surveying Technician to support a field survey crew under the Crew Chief. You will help ensure accurate data collection, maintain equipment, and work in diverse environments with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include assisting operations, meeting regulatory standards, and contributing to project accuracy. The role may involve overnight travel and is based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Strong surveying/topography knowledge and accuracy.
• Proficient with surveying equipment including total stations and GPS.
• Reliability and interest in a surveying career.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crew Chief in operating the field survey crew.
• Ensure quality and accuracy meeting regulatory requirements.
• Maintain surveying equipment and vehicles.
• Collect field data accurately and locate features efficiently.
• Work in varied terrains and weather year-round; follow safety rules.

Tools

Total stations

GPS

Survey CAD

ALTA

PLS

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Land Surveying Technician

Job Description

The Land Surveying Technician is responsible for assisting the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew. This role emphasizes the quality of work in terms of accuracy, thoroughness, meeting regulatory requirements, public relations, safety, and maintenance of equipment. The technician must operate and protect equipment, maintain a safe work environment, accurately collect field data, and locate features efficiently. Some overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Crew Chief in operating a field survey crew.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of survey work, meeting all regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and protect surveying equipment and vehicles.
• Accurately and efficiently collect field data and locate features.
• Operate equipment in varied terrains and weather conditions year-round.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to all safety regulations.

Essential Skills

• Surveying and topography skills.
• Proficiency with land surveying equipment such as total stations and GPS.
• Reliability and a strong interest in a career within land surveying or geomatics.
• Proficiency in Survey CAD, ALTA, PLS, land development, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• One to two years of progressive experience in land survey field operations.
• Self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Problem-solving skills and motivation to learn and develop your career path.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good technical skills.
• Process-oriented behavioral traits such as being steady, helpful, analytical, a problem solver, methodical, consistent, detail-oriented, precise, and structured.
• EFB data collection experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license, an acceptable motor vehicle record, cleared check, and negative drug test result.
• Sound functional and technical skills in the role.

Work Environment

The position requires extensive walking outside year-round through various terrains and in extreme weather conditions, both hot and cold. Employees benefit from an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), competitive pay, and multiple office locations to choose from for flexibility. The company offers growth opportunities and training through mentoring programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. Employees work in a collaborative and supportive team environment, with opportunities to see the direct impact of their work on the communities served.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $35.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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