Job Title: Instrument Operator

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Instrument Operator and contribute to vital civil engineering and land development projects. In this role, you will be a crucial member of a two-person crew, responsible for ensuring the precision and accuracy of field survey data. Your daily tasks will include adhering to safety regulations, maintaining survey instruments, obtaining accurate field locations with correct coding for 'field to finish' mapping products, performing construction stakeouts, and taking clear, concise field notes. You will report to Reston every day before heading out to sites in DC/VA.

Hard Skills

• land surveying

• Topcon

• construction stake outs

Soft Skills

• following safety regulations

• daily instrument care

• clear and concise communication

• accurate record-keeping

Job Type

This is a long term opportunity

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Reston, Virginia.

Work Environment

Work will primarily be conducted on construction sites under all weather conditions. In DC, the work environment includes small spaces with limited parking and a commercial renovation site. The pace is fast in the field and very deadline intensive, while the office environment remains relatively quiet. The company's owners are actively involved in daily operations, ensuring a connected and responsive workplace.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.