Survey Party Chief

HDR; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Lafayette, Louisiana, seeks an experienced professional to perform field layout, conduct research on projects, and prepare base maps. Key responsibilities include planning and supervising survey teams while ensuring a commitment to the company's employee-owned culture. Ideal candidates should have an associate degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for impactful contributions to community projects.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Responsibilities

• Perform field layout for all assigned sites.
• Conduct research on a project, review client and government records.
• Prepare more complex base maps.
• Plan and schedule survey teams' work in preparation of base maps, act as party chief on routine surveys.
• Supervise, train and evaluate work of survey team members in the field and office as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Education

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

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Responsibilities

• Perform field layout for all assigned sites
• Conduct research on a project, review client and government records
• Prepare more complex base maps
• Plan and schedule survey teams' work in preparation of base maps, act as party chief on routine surveys
• Supervise, train and evaluate work of survey team members in the field and office as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Louisiana-Lafayette

Other Locations: United States-Louisiana

Industry: Highway + Road

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Geomatics and Remote Sensing

Job Posting: Apr 9, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.