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Land Surveyor

Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesSioux Falls, South Dakota, United StatesPosted Aug 12, 2026

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%3Cp%3EAt 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?

%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWatch Our Story:%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener%22%3E%27 https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story%27%26nbsp;%3C/a%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3EWe are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated%3Cstrong%3E Land Surveyor%3C/strong%3E to support land surveying operations. The ideal candidate will assist in collecting, processing, and analyzing field data for boundary, topographic, construction, and engineering surveys.

This role requires a strong understanding of surveying principles, proficiency with survey instruments and software, and the ability to work effectively in both field and office environments.%26nbsp;%3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration: none;%0A color: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration: none;%0A color: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cdiv style=%22font-family:%27Segoe UI%27;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:20px;%22%3EThis role requires approximately 80% fieldwork, with the remaining 20% involving overnight travel to project sites.

You’ll support projects across transportation, water, power, and other related infrastructure sectors throughout the Dakotas region.%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External. ClassF14C82F3725F4831BB3AE7CD12EA5CF2%22%3E%3Cdiv class=%22External. Class5B95C820D8714988AC804B5A970140FE%22%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ESet up and operate total stations, GPS/GNSS equipment, levels, drones, and other surveying instruments in a fashion consistent with accepted rules and practices.

%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in construction layout and data collection%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in topographic, boundary and site survey tasks.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssist in boundary document research at courthouses.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintain detailed and accurate field notes.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform basic calculations from field note data, and read, interpret and use topographic maps and design drawings%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDemonstrate understanding of basic survey or CAD computer applications%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp%3EDownload and process raw data from field instruments%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerform other duties as needed%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E%3Cdiv%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Qualifications:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EProfessional Land Surveyor (PLS) License or Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT) License %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3C/div%3E%3C/div%3E 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.

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