Survey CAD Technician

Actalent; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Survey Technician to lead internal deliverables for land surveying projects. You will prepare survey drawings, maps, plats, and stakeout layouts, and support CAD production and field data processing.

The role emphasizes QA/QC, accuracy, and collaboration with project managers to ensure timely deliverables. The position is onsite and contract-to-hire with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of land surveying office experience.
• Experience with topographic surveys, ALTA, boundary surveys, as-builts.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting.
• Ability to process field data and perform survey calculations.
• Strong QA/QC mindset and attention to detail.
• Excellent collaboration with project managers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review survey drawings, maps, plats, and stakeout layouts.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D, Carlson Civil Suite to deliver project deliverables.
• Process field data, review deeds, plats, and legal documents.
• Perform QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers to meet schedules.
• Mentor junior survey staff and share best practices.
• Contribute to as-built documentation and survey products.
• Maintain organized survey base files for future reference.

Skills

Years of surveying experience

Topographic surveys & ALTA

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Data processing & calculations

QA/QC mindset

Communication & collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Carlson Civil Suite

Job description

Job Title: Senior Survey Technician

Job Description

The Senior Survey Technician serves as the technical lead for the preparation of internal deliverables on assigned land survey projects. This role maintains a high level of technical proficiency and acts as a key technical resource for the Land Survey Department. The Senior Survey Technician leads the creation of survey drawings, maps, plats, construction stakeout layouts, and survey base files, and supports projects through CAD production, field data processing, calculations, quality assurance and quality control, and close coordination with project managers to ensure accurate and timely deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review detailed survey drawings, maps, plats, topographic surfaces, contours, and construction stakeout layouts for a variety of land surveying projects.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Civil Suite, and related survey software to develop accurate and complete project deliverables.
• Process field survey data, review deeds, plats, and legal documents, and perform survey calculations to support boundary, ALTA, topographic, and other survey types.
• Perform QA/QC checks on all survey deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with internal standards and client requirements.
• Coordinate closely with project managers and internal teams to meet project schedules, deadlines, and client expectations.
• Support the mentorship and technical development of junior survey staff by sharing expertise, reviewing work, and providing guidance on best practices.
• Contribute to the preparation of as-built documentation, topographic surveys, boundary surveys, and other land surveying products as needed.
• Maintain organized survey base files and documentation to support efficient project execution and future reference.

Essential Skills

• 3-5+ years of land surveying office experience supporting survey projects and deliverables.
• Strong experience preparing and interpreting topographic surveys, ALTAs, boundary surveys, as-builts, and related survey drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D for survey drafting and design tasks.
• Ability to process field data, perform survey calculations, and interpret deeds, plats, and legal survey documents.
• High attention to detail with strong QA/QC mindset to ensure accuracy and compliance in all survey deliverables.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with project managers and internal teams.

Work Environment

The Senior Survey Technician works in a professional office environment focused on civil engineering, land planning, surveying, urban design, and development consulting for a variety of public and private projects. The role is primarily office-based, using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Carlson Civil Suite, GPS-related workflows, and other surveying technologies to produce high-quality deliverables. Work involves collaboration with project managers and cross-functional teams, adherence to project schedules and deadlines, and a commitment to accuracy and quality. Standard professional attire is expected, reflecting a collaborative and client-focused consulting environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $50.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.