Land Survey Crew Chief

Survey Crew Chief & Instrument Operator Join a team where your skills make an impact. We're looking for a motivated Survey Crew Chief & Instrument Operator to support a wide range of mapping and land development projects across Eastern North Carolina. If you enjoy working outdoors, solving real‑world challenges, and being part of a tight‑knit, experienced team, this role offers the perfect blend of hands‑on fieldwork and professional growth. What You'll Do Work as a key member of our field crew, collecting accurate land data that drives major development projects. Operate and adjust industry‑leading surveying instruments (Leica/Nikon, digital/automatic levels, GPS, Total Stations). Travel to job sites across diverse terrain and manage all survey equipment on site. Identify survey control points, utilities, and surface features with precision. Create and update clear field sketches and documentation. Survey utility structures such as pedestals, handholes, valves, meters, poles, and more. Record measurements and descriptive data using GPS and data collectors following established standards. Work outdoors year‑round and contribute to meaningful, community‑impacting projects. What You Bring Strong understanding of land surveying and instrument operation. Experience with boundary and topographic surveys. Familiarity with Total Stations, GPS, and standard survey procedures. At least 2 years of surveying experience . Bonus Skills Experience with TOPCON, Robotic Total Stations, TRIMBLE, and advanced GPS equipment. Six months of field survey experience or equivalent training. Associate's degree or higher in surveying/geomatics, civil engineering, or a related field. Why You'll Love Working Here Field‑focused role with limited travel — stay close to home while working on a variety of local projects. Hands‑on, outdoor work in all seasons for those who enjoy being active and outside. Supportive, experienced team that values mentorship, collaboration, and continuous learning. Opportunity to grow your skills and advance your surveying career with a company that invests in its people. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chapel Hill, 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 Chapel Hill,NC.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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