Geomatics Field Surveyor | Boundary & Topography

HDR; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

HDR seeks a detail-oriented Land Surveyor to support surveying operations across transportation, water, power, and related infrastructure projects in the Dakotas region. The role involves 80% fieldwork, 20% travel, and collaboration on boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys.

The ideal candidate will assist with field data collection, processing, and analysis, using total stations, GPS/GNSS, levels, and CAD software, while maintaining precise field notes and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Active participation in our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels, drones, and other surveying instruments in a fashion consistent with accepted rules and practices.
• Assist in construction layout and data collection.
• Assist in topographic, boundary and site survey tasks.
• Assist in boundary document research at courthouses.
• Maintain detailed and accurate field notes.
• Perform basic calculations from field note data, and read, interpret and use topographic maps and design drawings.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD computer applications.
• Download and process raw data from field instruments.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience

Job description

HDR seeks a detail-oriented Land Surveyor to support surveying operations across transportation, water, power, and related infrastructure projects in the Dakotas region. The role involves 80% fieldwork, 20% travel, and collaboration on boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys.

The ideal candidate will assist with field data collection, processing, and analysis, using total stations, GPS/GNSS, levels, and CAD software, while maintaining precise field notes and data integrity.