The client is looking for 1 Survey Crew, Crew Chief & Instrument Operators to assist the surveying team with mapping needs and projects throughout Eastern North Carolina. Instrument Operators are members of a Survey Crew. Instrument Operators assist with field surveying activities, including the maintenance of all survey equipment.
Responsibilities
Be assigned to a team that is responsible for surveying land and collecting data about land conditions prior to development projects
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Leica/Nikon, digital and automatic levels and various survey related software
Move and carry all surveying instruments at job sites across various kinds of landscapes
Identify project survey control points and above ground utility surface features
Prepare or update field sketches of marked utilities and survey designated marks (i.e., paint) accurately setting or using available survey control
Survey utility appurtenances, such as pedestals, handholes, water valves, water meters, utility poles, and other utility structures, utility information, and utility configurations that can be observed from the surface
Use well‑established standards to record survey measurements and descriptive data using data collectors and GPS
All work is outdoors, and crews work in all weather conditions
Skills
Land Surveying
Instrument Operating
Boundary Survey
Topographic Survey
Topography
Alta
Topcon
GPS
Total station
Survey Crew Chief
Survey Party Chief
Land Surveyor
PLS
SIT
Qualifications
Surveying experience (2 yr. +)
Experience with TOPCON, Robotic Total Stations, GPS, TRIMBLE Survey Equipment
Ideal candidates will have six (6) months of survey experience (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying)
Ideal candidates will possess a thorough understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments
All‑weather year‑round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind‑chill factors
Associate's degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field (bonus)
Experience Level: Expert Level
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 2026.
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Responsibilities
Be assigned to a team that is responsible for surveying land and collecting data about land conditions prior to development projects
Adjust and operate surveying instruments such as Leica/Nikon, digital and automatic levels and various survey related software
Move and carry all surveying instruments at job sites across various kinds of landscapes
Identify project survey control points and above ground utility surface features
Prepare or update field sketches of marked utilities and survey designated marks (i.e., paint) accurately setting or using available survey control
Survey utility appurtenances, such as pedestals, handholes, water valves, water meters, utility poles, and other utility structures, utility information, and utility configurations that can be observed from the surface
Use well‑established standards to record survey measurements and descriptive data using data collectors and GPS
All work is outdoors, and crews work in all weather conditions
Skills
Land Surveying
Instrument Operating
Boundary Survey
Topographic Survey
Topography
Alta
Topcon
GPS
Total station
Survey Crew Chief
Survey Party Chief
Land Surveyor
PLS
SIT
Qualifications
Surveying experience (2 yr. +)
Experience with TOPCON, Robotic Total Stations, GPS, TRIMBLE Survey Equipment
Ideal candidates will have six (6) months of survey experience (and/or the equivalent of additional training or courses in the field of surveying)
Ideal candidates will possess a thorough understanding of standard survey procedures and instruments
All‑weather year‑round outdoor work environment, with seasonal extreme heat index and wind‑chill factors
Associate's degree or higher in surveying technology/geomatics, civil engineering, or related field (bonus)
Experience Level: Expert Level
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wilmington, 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 Wilmington, NC.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 4, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
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