Top 35 Data collector Jobs in Fairfax Va

Survey Instrument Operator
Actalent —Chantilly, VA
- $37,440 - $58,250 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Survey Field Technician
LandDesign, Inc. —Chantilly, VA
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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13d
Land Survey Field Technician
AMT Engineering —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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3d
Field Surveyor - Instrument Man/ Junior Party Chief
Scartz Surveys —Woodbridge, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Civil engineering
- Heavy lifting
- Schematics
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Field Crew Chief - Residential Land Surveying
Exacta Land Surveyors LLC —Germantown, MD
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Survey Crew Chief
Alexandria, VA
- $35 - $55 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
11d
Evaluation & Research Lead, ILAB Research Support Services (proposal)
Tetra Tech —Arlington, VA
- Contract
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Mentoring
Survey Field Technician - Instrument Operator
CARDINAL CIVIL RESOURCES —Manassas, VA
- $17 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Survey Instrument Person
Precision Measurements Inc —Chantilly, VA
- $17.75 - $28.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
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11d
Surveying New Graduate | Manassas, VA
IMEG Corp. —Washington, DC
- $74,000 - $79,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
6d
Survey CAD Operator
J2 —Leesburg, VA
- $28 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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OTSS On Call Data Collection
Acquired Data Solutions —Rockville, MD
- $20 - $25 an hour
- On call
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Underground Utility Locator
Timmons Group —Ashburn, VA
- $21 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Office
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Appian Test Engineering Lead
Groundswell —McLean, VA
- $97,756 - $137,530 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
SUE Field Supervisor
AECOM —Arlington, VA
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Crew Chief | Manassas, VA
IMEG Corp. —Manassas, VA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Survey Instrument Operator
Timmons Group —Ashburn, VA
- $21 - $29 an hour
- Overtime
- Civil engineering
- Construction site
- Mid-level
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Survey Instrument Operator II
Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. —Ashburn, VA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Construction Survey Computer (CAD)
J2 —Leesburg, VA
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Construction site
- CAD
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Elastic Stack Engineer
LiquidKinetics —Greater Landover, MD
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Survey Instrument Operator

Actalent -
Chantilly, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$37,440 - $58,250 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k) 4% Match
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Company vehicle operation
High school diploma or GED
Data integrity and documentation
Driver's License
Field data collection

Full Job Description

Job Title: Survey Instrument Operator

Job Description

The Survey Instrument Operator performs a wide range of field surveying assignments and supports the Survey Party Chief in conducting land surveys for roads, bridges, and building sites. This role focuses on establishing and re-establishing construction stakeout lines, easement and property lines, recovering property corners, setting traverse control points for boundary surveys, and placing and marking stakes for construction projects. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, precise measurements, and contributing to infrastructure and site development projects.

Responsibilities

Assist the Survey Party Chief with land surveys of roads, bridges, and building sites, ensuring accurate and reliable field data collection.
Establish and re-establish lines for construction stakeout surveys, easements, and property boundaries.
Recover property corners and set traverse control points for boundary and construction surveys.
Set and clearly mark stakes for construction stakeout projects in accordance with project specifications.
Set up and operate survey equipment, including data collectors, levels, GPS units, and total stations, to perform all aspects of stakeout and location surveys.
Load, maintain, and operate field equipment such as Total Station, data collector, level, magnetic locator, hand-held radios, and other survey tools.
Download data collector files each afternoon, organize collected data, and complete reports in the downloaded job files book.
Maintain field supply inventory, including stakes, pins, nails, flagging, and other materials needed for daily survey operations.
Perform general field duties such as chaining, hub driving, setting up prisms, giving sights, and carrying tools and supplies.
Open manholes and other inlet structures as needed to obtain survey information and measurements.
Perform physical tasks such as digging and cutting brush to access survey points and maintain clear lines of sight.
Conduct topographic, boundary, construction, highway, transportation, ALTA, and hydrographic surveys as directed, using appropriate equipment and methods.
Use drone image capturing software and topographic mapping tools as needed to support survey projects.
Accurately record, verify, and report survey results, ensuring data integrity and consistency.
Travel between project sites with the Party Chief in a company vehicle and support site-to-site survey operations.
Adhere to safety procedures and company policies while working outdoors in varying environmental conditions.
Work collaboratively with team members and participate in a positive, team-oriented culture.

Essential Skills

High school diploma or GED.
1+ years of surveying experience preferred, including land surveying, transportation surveys, and use of surveying equipment.
Hands-on experience operating surveying equipment such as Trimble and Leica instruments, total stations, data collectors, levels, magnetic locators, hand-held radios, GPS units, and Topcon equipment.
Comfortable conducting land surveys of roads, bridges, and building sites, including work in varied outdoor environments and elements.
Ability to accurately record, organize, and report survey data and results.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel 10–20% as needed, including travel throughout Virginia and surrounding states.
Ability to pass drug and background checks.
Physical ability to perform field tasks such as carrying equipment, digging, cutting brush, opening structures, and working on uneven terrain.

Work Environment

This is a field-focused role that involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and elements, not limited to sidewalk work but including roads, bridges, and building sites. Benefits include free vision, dental, and life insurance, substantial coverage of health care insurance, a contribution to a health savings account, a 401(k) match, and a yearly boot allowance through a Red Wing account to cover steel-toed boots. Dress in the field typically requires appropriate safety gear and sturdy, steel-toed boots to support safe and comfortable work on active project sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chantilly, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37440.00 - $58250.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

-Free Vision, dental, and life insurance -80% of health care insurance covered -$900 contribution to HSA -4% 401k match -Yearly boot allowance through Redwing Account (provided for each member to cover cost of steel-toed boots)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chantilly,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.

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