Surveyor

Survey Technician / Survey Crew Chief

Position Overview

A growing land surveying and engineering firm is seeking an experienced Survey Technician / Survey Crew Chief with 3+ years of professional land surveying experience to support a variety of active projects. This position involves a mix of fieldwork and office coordination, working closely with survey crews, engineers, and project managers on residential, commercial, and construction-related projects.

The ideal candidate has strong technical field experience, is comfortable leading or working as part of a survey crew, and is proficient in modern survey equipment and AutoCAD workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Field Survey Operations

• Conduct topographical surveys, boundary surveys, construction layout, ALTA/NSPS land title surveys, and staking
• Operate survey equipment including total stations, GPS units, and data collectors (Leica, Topcon, or similar)
• Lead or assist survey crews in daily field operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Perform construction layout and verification surveys to support active job sites

Office & Technical Support

• Download and upload survey data into AutoCAD for drafting and plan production
• Assist with survey calculations, data management, and record keeping
• Research land records, deeds, plats, and right‑of‑way information
• Review field data for completeness and quality prior to submission

Project Coordination

• Coordinate with engineers, survey managers, and project managers to support project schedules and deliverables
• Communicate field conditions, discrepancies, and progress updates to the project team
• Assist with preparing survey information for design and construction purposes

Required Qualifications

Experience

• 3+ years of professional land surveying experience
• Hands‑on experience conducting:
  • Topographical surveys
  • Boundary and property surveys
  • ALTA/NSPS surveys
  • Construction layout and staking

Technical Skills

• Experience operating Leica, Topcon, or similar total station and GPS survey equipment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for survey data processing and drafting
• Experience transferring survey data between field equipment and office software

Additional Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a survey crew
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable working in outdoor field environments and on active construction sites
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines
• Clear communication skills when working with engineers, project managers, and construction teams
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newington, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 Newington,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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