Land Surveyor

About the role

In the role of Land Surveyor, we'll count on you to:

• Coordinate with other professional surveyors and teams to execute land survey project scope and schedule
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the most advanced and complex survey methodologies
• Serve as the client contact for HDR
• Sign and seal plats and drawings
• Provide technical expertise to the firm in all areas of survey services
• Consult on many complex projects
• Develop new quality standards in both technical application and delivery
• Mentor and train a team of technicians on state survey requirements and QA/QC processes
• Address complex technical issues with Project Managers and clients
• Perform field layout on complex or large sites, conduct research and renew client and government records, and address more difficult site measurements
• Perform other duties as assigned to help accomplish strategic goals

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise technicians and field crews to complete a variety of large-scale land surveying projects
• Provide technical expertise to the firm in all areas of survey services
• Consult on many complex projects
• Develop new quality standards in both technical application and delivery
• Mentor and train a team of technicians on state survey requirements and QA/QC processes
• Address complex technical issues with Project Managers and clients
• Perform field layout on complex or large sites, conduct research and renew client and government records, and address more difficult site measurements
• Perform other duties as assigned to help accomplish strategic goals

Requirements

• Associate degree in a closely related field or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of land surveying experience
• Registered Land Surveyor
• Project management experience with survey projects and managing staff

Qualifications

• Strong technical skill set, including AutoCAD and MS Office
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Employee ownership culture
• Eight Employee Network Groups
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time

Business Class

• Geomatics and Remote Sensing

Primary Location

• United States-Missouri-Kansas City

Industry

• Water

Job Posting

Mar 11, 2026

At HDR, we believe...

We are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.