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Actalent Land Survey Crew Chief in Raleigh, North Carolina
Job Title: Survey Crew Chief & Instrument OperatorJob Description
We are seeking a skilled Survey Crew Chief and Instrument Operator to join our surveying team and assist with various mapping projects throughout Eastern North Carolina. As an integral member of our team, you will help gather critical data for land conditions prior to development projects, ensuring accuracy and precision in all surveying activities.
Responsibilities
Be part of a team responsible for surveying land and collecting data about land conditions before development projects.
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Leica/Nikon, digital and automatic levels, and various survey-related software.
Transport and manage all surveying instruments at job sites across diverse landscapes.
Identify project survey control points and above-ground utility surface features.
Prepare or update field sketches of marked utilities and survey designated marks accurately using available survey control.
Survey utility appurtenances, including pedestals, handholes, water valves, water meters, utility poles, and other utility structures.
Use well-established standards to record survey measurements and descriptive data using data collectors and GPS.
Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in land surveying and instrument operation.
Experience with boundary and topographic surveys.
Familiarity with surveying instruments such as Total Stations and GPS.
Understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments.
Minimum of 2 years of surveying experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with TOPCON, Robotic Total Stations, GPS, and TRIMBLE Survey Equipment.
Six months of survey experience or equivalent training in the field.
Associate's degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field (Bonus).
Work Environment
The position involves working primarily in the field with limited travel, allowing you to stay close to home. The role requires working outdoors year-round, facing seasonal extreme heat and wind-chill factors. Join a team of established professionals who serve as excellent mentors and teammates, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.