Survey Technician 1

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking an entry level Survey Technician I to join a Kansas City, MO survey crew. The role involves outdoor boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for various clients.

Travel is required, and the candidate should be responsible, motivated, and detail-oriented, assisting the party chief and supporting survey operations. Responsibilities include field data collection, equipment maintenance, records management and report preparation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the party chief in conducting land surveys
• Maintain surveying equipment and survey vehicle inventory
• Maintain records, prepare reports and other functions as required
• Assist in field layout and measurement
• Assist in preparation of base maps
• Perform standard calculations to determine elevation, areas and volumes from survey notes
• Use standard tapes and electronic field equipment
• Perform basic calculations from field note data and read topographic maps and design drawings

Skills

AutoCAD

Education

Associate degree or related field

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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.

HDR is currently seeking an entry level Survey Technician 1 to work as a member of a survey crew based out of our Kansas City, MO office. The Survey Technician 1 would work outside daily performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, design and construction surveys for public, private and internal clients. Applicant must be willing and able to travel, and be responsible, highly motivated, and detail oriented. Entry level surveyors complete a variety of professional assignments to facilitate the completion of surveys while learning the methods of the work.

The primary duties of this position will be to assist the party chief as directed to conduct land surveys. Maintain surveying equipment and survey vehicle inventory. Maintain records, prepare reports and other functions as required.

In the role of Survey Technician I, we'll count on you to:

• Be knowledgeable of or ability to learn mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the work.
• Be knowledgeable of or ability to learn surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care.
• Be knowledgeable of or ability to learn the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Apply knowledge of land surveying to land surveying activities and techniques.
• Make arithmetic computations accurately and record results legibly.
• Carry out written and oral directions.
• Communicate effectively with others.
• Maintain favorable public relations.
• Maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Be willing and able to travel for out of town work.
• Have a valid driver's license and ability to pass a driving record check.
• Assist in field layout and measurement
• Assist in preparation of base maps
• Assist in Perform standard calculations to determine elevation, areas and volumes from survey notes
• Use standard tapes and electronic field equipment in a fashion consistent with accepted rules.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location: United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry: Water

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Geomatics and Remote Sensing

Job Posting: Nov 13, 2025