Land Surveyor

Actalent; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief/Party Chief to lead field operations in Somerville, NJ. The role focuses on boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys, with stakeout and data verification duties.

The ideal candidate will operate largely in the field, often independently, and coordinate with project teams to ensure data quality and regulatory compliance. The position is permanent and onsite in Somerville, NJ, with travel between project sites and a company

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or Party Chief.
• Strong background in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.
• Experience performing construction stakeout and field layout activities.
• Proficiency with LEICA survey equipment.
• Familiarity with land development projects, including site plans, subdivisions, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.
• Working knowledge of New Jersey state, county, and local regulations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage field operations with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee field survey operations, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, title, and as-built surveys.
• Conduct construction stakeout and layout for a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.
• Collect, process, and verify field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare surface models and support the development of survey deliverables.
• Review survey work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of current surveying standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Field surveys

Boundary surveys

ALTA/NSPS surveys

Construction stakeout

Leica equipment proficiency

Independent field operations

Communication and organization

Tools

LEICA survey equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee field survey operations, including boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, title, and as-built surveys.

• Conduct construction stakeout and layout for a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.

• Collect, process, and verify field data to ensure accuracy and completeness.

• Prepare surface models and support the development of survey deliverables.

• Review survey work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.

• Maintain knowledge of current surveying standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Survey Crew Chief or Party Chief.

• Strong background in boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, and construction surveys.

• Experience performing construction stakeout and field layout activities.

• Proficiency with LEICA survey equipment.

• Familiarity with land development projects, including site plans, subdivisions, grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway design.

• Working knowledge of New Jersey state, county, and local regulations.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage field operations with minimal supervision.

Field Operations

• Primarily works independently in the field on single-person crews.

• May occasionally work as part of a two-person crew based on project needs.

• Responsible for managing field activities and ensuring accurate data collection.

Travel & Vehicle Information

• Reports to the Somerville office each morning.

• Uses a company vehicle to travel between project sites throughout the workday.

• Returns the vehicle to the office at the end of each shift.

• No take-home company vehicle available.

Additional Information

• Established team with a strong reputation in the surveying and land development industry.

• Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects.

• Long-term growth potential for experienced surveying professionals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerville, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

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.

med dental vision raise each year pending companies success company vehicles for travel to sites working under a PLS pay for training and help with certs

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerville, NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,NJ.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.