Land Survey Technician

We're currently hiring for an Entry Level Land Survey Technician in Charleston, SC!

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and hard-working Land Survey Technician to join our team. You will work alongside the survey party crew chief on diverse projects across South Carolina, including DOT, Commercial, Federal, Government, Industrial, Power Companies, and Warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Locate, review, and research job locations to identify landmarks, physical objects, and significant land changes affecting the survey.
• Supervise the work of the survey crew, evaluate priorities, and coordinate work efforts.
• Ensure that the standard of work performed is high and derive necessary field calculations from completed work.
• Maintain instruments and equipment, ensuring angles, distances, and collected information are accurate and conform to standards.
• Coordinate findings with engineering personnel, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Research previous survey evidence, maps, deeds, and records to obtain data needed for surveys.
• Determine methods and procedures for establishing or reestablishing survey control.
• Keep accurate notes, records, and sketches to describe work performed.
• Complete daily logs, expense reports, and ensure safety forms and procedures are followed by the crew.
• Consult with computer operators and review final work production.
• Familiarity with surveying terms, tools, and equipment, including Total Station/Data Collector, Level, and GPS methods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Charleston, SC.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $18 - $22