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?
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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.
In the role of Geomatics Party Chief, we'll count on you to:
- Act as party chief on survey projects, supervising 2- or 3-person survey crews and conducting survey data collection activities
- Maintain clear and detailed field notes
- Populate and submit required documentation each day
- Coordinate with supervisory staff and be able to communicate effectively with clients and the extended team
- Brief the Survey Manager on project conditions and field challenges. Provide survey status at the conclusion of each day's work
- Manage field time efficiently, considering the project budget and schedule
- Operate field survey equipment, including but not limited to Trimble GNSS equipment, total stations, and terrestrial scanners
- Responsible for quality of data collected in the field, including precision, accuracy, and completeness
- Supervise, train, and evaluate work of survey team members in the field as needed
- Conduct and/or oversee the maintenance and care of survey equipment
- When not in the field, conduct office tasks as assigned including field-to-finish workflows
- Follow company policies and procedures
- Enforce safety procedures in the field, including leading daily safety briefings
- Perform other duties as needed
- Travel to support projects across the United States required. Weekends and overtime may be required at times.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive experience with Trimble GNSS equipment, total stations, and terrestrial scanners
- Experience providing ground support for lidar and photogrammetry surveys
- Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Trimble Business Center
- Proficient in OSHA/Safety regulations
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
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United States-Louisiana-Lafayette
Industry
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Highway + Road
Schedule
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Full-time
Employee Status
:
Regular
BusinessClass
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Surveying and Data Acquisition
Job Posting
:
Aug 5, 2025 |
HDR, Inc.
Oct 24, 2025