Survey Technician

Actalent; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO/Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a contract underground construction survey technician based in Princeton, NJ. You will perform utility calculations, PDF overlays, 3D modeling, and ensure constructability for underground work, while outputting precise As-Built drawings and stakeout materials.

You will post-process survey data, prepare stakeout files, and collaborate with team members to meet project requirements. Proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D and DWG management is required.

Qualifications

• Experience analyzing survey data and extracting meaningful points.
• Ability to coordinate with teammates to meet project requirements.
• Knowledge of survey points, point groups, CSV files, and coordinate systems.
• Competence in creating stakeout materials and outputting accurate diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Post process and analyze survey data.
• Prepare stakeout sketches, point files, and DXF files for stakeout needs.
• Output accurate As-Built Drawings.
• Perform volume calculations as needed.
• Prepare cut-sheets and sketches for field tasks.

Skills

Survey data analysis

Team collaboration

Staking/point files

3D modeling

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

DWG management

Job description

Job Description

• Utility calculations, PDF overlays, creating working files, storm/sanitary calculations, 3D modeling, and ensuring constructability of designs for underground work.

• Post Process and analyze survey data.

• Prepare stakeout sketches, point files, and DXF files for all construction stakeout needs.

• Output accurate and professional As-Built Drawings.

• Perform accurate volume calculations as needed.

• Prepare accurate cut-sheets and sketches for a variety of field tasks.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in AutoDesk Civil 3D

• Clear understanding of Survey Points, Point Groups, .CSV’s, Coordinate Systems Etc.

• Understanding and ability to calculate pipe slopes.

• Can organize DWG files utilizing Xrefs, Dynamic Blocks, Layers, and Colors.

• Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure project requirements are met.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.06/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 Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.

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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.