Licensed Surveyor

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Licensed Surveyor to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct land, boundary, and topographic surveys in support of construction, engineering, and facilities operations.
• Use surveying instruments such as GPS, total stations, levels, and digital data collectors to obtain precise measurements.
• Prepare survey reports, maps, plats, and documentation in accordance with Navy and Amentum standards.
• Verify existing site conditions, elevations, and property boundaries to support project planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate survey records, field notes, and digital data files.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and construction teams to ensure survey data accuracy and project alignment.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and care of surveying equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• 1–3 years of professional surveying experience.
• Active Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license or equivalent recognized surveying certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred.
• Must possess a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for at least one year beyond hire date.
• Ability to meet and maintain contract medical requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an austere OCONUS environment with a multi-national workforce.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with GPS, total stations, GIS tools, and survey software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain country-specific visas per the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide.

Other Responsibilities

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to job