Land Surveyor - Hyperscale Data Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Land Surveyor to support hyperscale data center construction across North Dakota and Texas. This contract-to-hire role focuses on construction layout, control, QA/QC, as-built documentation, and coordination with civil, electrical, and field teams.

You will establish project control networks, interpret drawings, and travel as needed while supporting fast-paced on-site operations on major utility and infrastructure installations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction surveying experience.
• Experience with large-scale commercial/industrial projects.
• Ability to read/interpret civil, utility, and electrical drawings.
• QA/QC verification experience.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.

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

Reading drawings

QA/QC verification

Coordination with field teams

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Driver's license

Tools

Leica

Trimble

Topcon

GPS/GNSS

Robotic total station

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Land Surveyor - Hyperscale Data Center Construction

Help Build the Infrastructure Powering the Future

A leading mission-critical construction team is seeking a Land Surveyor to support large-scale hyperscale data center developments in North Dakota and Texas . This role is ideal for a survey professional who thrives in fast-paced construction environments and enjoys being at the center of complex utility, civil, and electrical infrastructure projects. You will play a critical role in supporting field operations through construction layout, utility surveying, as-built documentation, QA/QC verification, and coordination between contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders. Your work will directly impact the successful delivery of some of the largest and most technically advanced data center campuses in the country.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

Required 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.

Preferred Experience

• Data center, mission-critical, power generation, utility, renewable energy, or industrial construction experience.
• Experience working with electrical infrastructure, substations, medium-voltage systems, or underground utilities.
• Familiarity with Leica, Trimble, Topcon, GPS/GNSS, and robotic total station equipment.
• Experience supporting projects exceeding $100M in construction value.
• Knowledge of BIM, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or digital construction workflows.

Why This Opportunity?

• Work on high-profile hyperscale data center campuses.
• Long-term project pipeline across North Dakota, Texas, and future U.S. locations.
• Exposure to cutting-edge construction and infrastructure projects.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading mission-critical construction teams.
• Competitive compensation, travel support, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Ideal Backgrounds

Candidates with experience as any of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Land Surveyor
• Construction Surveyor
• Survey Party Chief
• Survey Technician
• Site Engineer
• Field Engineer
• Utility Surveyor
• Geomatics Technician
• Construction Layout Specialist
• Civil Surveyor

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bismarck, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/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 & 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bismarck,ND.

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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