Survey Technician 1

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Survey Technician I to join their Kansas City team. This entry-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to engage in various surveying tasks, including boundary and topographical surveys. You will assist experienced surveyors, learn about surveying instruments, and contribute to exciting projects that impact communities. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this firm fosters a collaborative environment where your contributions matter. If you are detail-oriented and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to start your career in surveying!

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring an Associate degree or relevant experience.
• Knowledge of surveying instruments and mathematics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist party chief in conducting land surveys and maintaining equipment.
• Perform calculations and prepare reports related to surveys.

Skills

Mathematics

Survey Computations

Effective Communication

Public Relations

Education

Associate degree in a closely related field

Tools

AutoCAD

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?

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. The 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, and maintain records, prepare reports, and other functions as required.

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

1. Be knowledgeable of or able to learn mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the work.
2. Be knowledgeable of or able to learn surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care.
3. Be knowledgeable of or able to learn the principles and practices of land surveying.
4. Apply knowledge of land surveying to land surveying activities and techniques.
5. Make arithmetic computations accurately and record results legibly.
6. Carry out written and oral directions.
7. Communicate effectively with others.
8. Maintain favorable public relations.
9. Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
10. Be willing and able to travel for out-of-town work.
11. Have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check.
12. Assist in field layout and measurement.
13. Assist in the preparation of base maps.
14. Perform standard calculations to determine elevation, areas, and volumes from survey notes.
15. Use standard tapes and electronic field equipment in a fashion consistent with accepted rules.
16. Perform basic calculations from field note data, and read, interpret and use topographic maps and design drawings.
17. Demonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD computer applications.
18. 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: Surveying and Data Acquisition

Job Posting

Jan 13, 2025

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

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