Survey Technician 2

HDR, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a mid-level surveyor for our Kansas City, MO office. The role involves boundary, topography, ALTA, right-of-way, design and construction surveys for diverse clients.

Travel is required, and the candidate should be motivated, detail-oriented and capable of assisting the party chief in field operations. Preferred qualifications include AutoCAD experience and an associate degree with at least five years in land surveying.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of surveying experience.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture is required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist the party chief in field surveys and layout.
• Maintain surveying equipment and survey vehicle inventory.
• Prepare base maps and field notes.
• Perform standard calculations to determine elevations, areas and volumes.
• Read and interpret topographic maps and design drawings.
• Operate standard tapes and electronic field equipment according to rules.
• Demonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD software.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Mathematics

Survey computer programs

Survey instruments

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?

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 a mid-level surveyor to work as a member of a survey crew based out of our Kansas City, MO office. Mid-level surveyor 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. Mid-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.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn mathematics, survey computer programs, and survey computations applicable to the work.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn surveying instruments and equipment and their use and care.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the principles and practices of land surveying.
• Ability to apply knowledge of land surveying to land surveying activities and techniques.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations accurately and record results legibly.
• Ability to carry out written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to maintain favorable public relations.
• Ability to maintain records, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Must be willing and able to travel for out of town work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driving record check.
• Assist in field layout and measurement
• Prepare base maps
• Perform standard calculations to determine elevation, areas and volumes from field 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD
• Preference given to local candidates

Required 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

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

BusinessClass : Geomatics and Remote Sensing

Job Posting

Aug 12, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.