Survey Technician

Actalent; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

vision

dental

401k

Job summary

Actalent in Ridgewood, NJ is seeking a permanent Survey Technician to assist with land, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. You will operate GPS, total stations, data collectors, and laser levels in the field and collect accurate measurements.

You will establish survey control points, perform stakeouts for roads and utilities, read plans, mark boundaries, and coordinate with engineers and crews. The role emphasizes attention to safety and precise documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in civil
• Expert level surveying experience
• Field data collection and setup of control points

Responsibilities

• Assist with land, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys.
• Operate GPS, total stations, data collectors, and laser levels.
• Prepare field notes and documentation for office processing.
• Follow safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project teams.

Skills

Survey

Surveying

Topography

Land surveying

Construction

Topographic surveys

Total station

Land survey

Leica

Education

Bachelors in civil

Tools

Leica Total Station

Job description

Description

Assist with land, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Operate survey equipment including GPS, total stations, data collectors, and laser levels. Collect and record accurate field measurements and survey data. Assist in establishing survey control points and construction layout. Perform construction stakeout for roads, utilities, buildings, and site development projects. Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration. Read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and maps. Mark property boundaries and survey points in the field. Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project teams to support field operations. Prepare field notes and documentation for office processing. Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Description

Assist with land, boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Operate survey equipment including GPS, total stations, data collectors, and laser levels. Collect and record accurate field measurements and survey data. Assist in establishing survey control points and construction layout. Perform construction stakeout for roads, utilities, buildings, and site development projects. Maintain survey equipment and ensure proper calibration. Read and interpret survey plans, construction drawings, and maps. Mark property boundaries and survey points in the field. Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project teams to support field operations. Prepare field notes and documentation for office processing. Follow company safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

• Survey
• Surveying
• Topography
• Land surveying
• Construction
• Topographic surveys
• Total station
• Land survey
• Leica

Top Skills Details

• Survey
• Surveying
• Topography
• Land surveying

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors in civil

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $70000.00/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.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• 401k

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ridgewood,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.

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.