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Project Surveyor
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Project Surveyor for our Portage and Vincennes, Indiana offices. The successful candidate will work under a Licensed Surveyor to plan, coordinate, and execute survey work for both internal and external clients. This role emphasizes producing high-quality survey deliverables, from data collection to drafting plats and exhibits. While primarily office-based, you will also coordinate field crews and occasionally visit project sites. As a Project Surveyor, your technical expertise and attention to detail will ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest professional standards.
Responsibilities
- Draft a variety of plats and survey documents using Civil 3D, including Land Development Plats, Utility Easement Plats, ALTA/NSPS Boundary Surveys, Topographic Surveys, and various exhibits.
- Collaborate with project managers and team leaders to evaluate project scope, schedule, budget, and instructions.
- Coordinate daily activities for at least one field crew and/or survey technician.
- Process and verify survey data using Excel, Trimble Business Center, and other survey programs.
- Conduct research on deeds, maps, and prior surveys; perform boundary analysis and determinations.
- Maintain exceptional relationships with internal teams and external clients.
- Organize and maintain project drawings, plot files, and related documentation.
- Prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) for projects prior to initiation.
- Apply boundary law principles and regulatory standards to ensure survey accuracy.
Essential Skills
- Strong user and experience in Civil 3D.
- 3 years of experience in land surveying, drafting, and assembling surveys.
- Experience with ALTA/NSPS Surveys, Topographic Surveys, Land Development Plats, Utility Easement Plats, and various survey exhibits.
- Experience processing surveys using Trimble Business Center (TBC).
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Survey Degree and on the path to licensure.
- Field Surveying experience is a nice-to-have but not a requirement.
Work Environment
The Portage office consists of 12 people. Projects primarily involve utility projects such as natural gas, pipeline, electrical transmission, and distribution. There are also some land development, city/municipality, and industrial projects. This role provides growth opportunities for those seeking to become professional land surveyors or advance into project management roles.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portage, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 fully onsite position in Portage,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.
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.
Salary : $30 - $35