Job Information
Actalent Surveyor in Burtonsville, Maryland
Job Title: Survey TechnicianJob Description
The role involves working within a comprehensive land development team that covers various disciplines such as civil engineering, landscape architecture, surveying, planning, and utility engineering. The surveying department is led by experienced managers overseeing specific divisions. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong foundation in surveying, particularly those who transition from fieldwork to office-based computations.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret plans to assist in house location surveys, ensuring all improvements and property markers are accurately depicted.
Perform mathematical computations to process field data and determine precise positions of survey points, including traverse and stakeout computations.
Create and maintain cut sheets to compile and organize survey data effectively.
Utilize AutoCAD, particularly Civil 3D and AutoCAD Land Development Desktop (LDD), for survey computations and CADD work.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in AutoCAD with a strong preference for Civil 3D.
3-5 years of experience in property surveying or managing large plots of land.
Experience in conducting boundary surveys, topographic surveys, and stakeouts.
At least 3 years of experience working with Total Station equipment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications or training related to surveying are advantageous.
Experience with Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is beneficial.
Familiarity with working in Prince George's and/or Montgomery County is highly preferred.
Capability to lead survey crews of up to three individuals.
Work Environment
The company has a long-standing history of over 50 years, focusing on residential and small commercial projects primarily in Montgomery County. The workday starts at 6 am and ends at 2 pm. The company offers a 5% yearly bonus and covers 90% of health benefits upon permanent employment. Employees enjoy company outings and Crew Chiefs are provided with company trucks. A positive attitude and eagerness to learn are valued attributes in this collaborative work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burtonsville, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $37.00/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 Burtonsville,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.