Survey Technician

Actalent; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Survey Field Technician to support field data collection under a Crew Chief. You'll use Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, MicroStation, and GPS tools to prepare topographic data for surveys and site development.

This contract-to-hire role is 100% onsite in Columbus with travel in central Ohio. You should be comfortable outdoors year-round and able to perform office tasks when needed. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in construction, ALTA, survey CAD, and topographic surveys.
• Experience with AutoCAD and total station equipment.
• Strong understanding of land surveying and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collect topographic field data for survey preparation using surveying equipment.
• Utilize maps, drawings, plans, and aerial photographs to evaluate project requirements.
• Assist in recovering survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation.
• Apply surveying techniques and advanced mathematics.
• Maintain and initiate repairs for survey equipment as necessary.
• Stay updated on current surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices.
• Research project documentation, deeds, and plats. Set up project binders, download data, and perform other office tasks.
• Prepare drawings and maps using Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation as needed.

Skills

AutoCAD

Total Station

Carlson Survey

GPS equipment

Topcon

Data Collectors

Survey CAD

Education

Survey degree

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Carlson Survey

MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: Survey Technician

We are seeking a Survey Field Technician for an immediate opening in our Columbus office. The Technician will work under the direction of a Crew Chief to collect field data for survey preparation using various equipment and software. While the primary focus is fieldwork, occasional office tasks are required. Projects include transportation surveys, site development surveys, boundary surveys, GPS, and construction staking, primarily within central Ohio. Travel is mainly conducted in a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Collect topographic field data for survey preparation using surveying equipment and software.
• Utilize maps, drawings, plans, and aerial photographs to evaluate project requirements.
• Assist in recovering survey control and monumentation, construction layout, obtaining invert and subsurface utility information, and photo documentation.
• Apply surveying techniques and advanced mathematics.
• Maintain and initiate repairs for survey equipment as necessary.
• Stay updated on current surveying practices, guidelines, and best practices.
• Research project documentation, deeds, and plats. Set up project binders, download data, and perform other office tasks.
• Prepare drawings and maps using Carlson Survey, AutoCAD, and/or MicroStation as needed.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in construction, ALTA, survey CAD, and topographic surveys.
• Experience with AutoCAD and total station equipment.
• Strong understanding of land surveying and construction documentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working outdoors in a construction or related environment is preferred.
• Prior surveying experience is advantageous.
• Experience with Topcon Data Collectors, Robotic, and GPS equipment is a plus.
• Proficiency in Carlson Survey, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation is beneficial.
• Willingness to work outdoors year-round.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to company standards.
• Candidates with a relevant degree (e.g., survey, engineering) but no work experience will be considered.

Work Environment

The role involves almost 100% fieldwork, with 95% of positions located in Central Ohio, primarily within the 270 area. The survey group encompasses Builder Services (residential new builds), Commercial Site Development, Land Development, utility/infrastructure projects, and small projects like boundary surveys and lot splits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of COLUMBUS, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 COLUMBUS,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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