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Job Title: Land Surveyor Party Chief

Job Type: Contract to Hire

About the Role

Are you a seasoned survey professional looking for a stable, growth-oriented opportunity close to home? We’re hiring a Land Surveyor Party Chief to lead field operations and deliver high-quality survey data across a variety of projects. Based in our Raleigh, NC office, this role offers minimal travel and the chance to be home every night—perfect for those who value work-life balance without compromising on career advancement.

What You’ll Do

As a Party Chief, you’ll be at the forefront of our field operations, using cutting-edge equipment and technology to perform:

+ Boundary, ALTA/ACSM, and topographic surveys

+ Right-of-way acquisition and construction stakeouts

+ Transmission line and gas pipeline surveys

+ Powerline and transportation-related surveys

+ Deed research and quality control of field data

You’ll also supervise field crews, train team members on equipment usage, and ensure all data collection meets project standards.

What You Bring

+ 10+ years of experience as a Survey Party Chief

+ Proficiency with total stations, RTK GPS receivers, levels, and data collectors

+ Strong leadership and communication skills

+ Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks

+ Commitment to accuracy, safety, and quality assurance

Why Join Us?

+ Local Work: 80–90% of projects are within the region—no extensive travel required

+ Experienced Leadership: Work alongside a team with over 30 years of combined industry expertise

+ Supportive Culture: We foster a player-coach mentality where mentorship and collaboration thrive

+ Competitive Pay: Compensation is slightly above market average

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.