Surveyor

Job Description

Surveyor | Actalent

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Actalent, located in Stamford, CT. Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. The company supports visionary organizations by connecting them with specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and market speed. With a vast network of nearly 30,000 consultants and over 4,500 clients across multiple continents, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. This position is essential for individuals seeking to build or advance their careers in the surveying field. The role offers practical, hands-on experience and exposure to a variety of projects, fostering the development of valuable technical and field skills in a supportive, collaborative setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Stamford, CT
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: Collaborative team working with project managers, engineers, and field crews.
• Mission: Support land surveying activities and data collection to advance engineering and science initiatives.
• Tech Stack: GPS, total stations, data collectors

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Work: Assist with or lead comprehensive land surveying activities, meticulously performing field measurements and critical data collection.
• Equipment Operation: Efficiently operate a range of advanced surveying equipment, including GPS systems, total stations, and data collectors.
• Project Support: Provide essential support for various types of surveys, specifically including boundary, topographic, and construction projects.
• Documentation: Maintain diligent records of accurate field data and ensure thorough, proper documentation for all survey findings.
• Collaboration: Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and fellow field crew members to ensure seamless project execution.
• Site Management: Actively assist in maintaining all surveying equipment and strictly adhere to established safety standards on every job site.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional seeking to develop expertise in surveying, possessing a strong foundational interest in construction, engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: Demonstrated willingness to actively learn new techniques and effectively work outdoors across diverse weather conditions.
• Skills: Possess fundamental math skills and exhibit keen attention to detail for precise data recording and measurements.
• Bonus: For those with prior experience, the ability to interpret complex plans, maps, and legal descriptions is highly valued.