Lead Land Surveyor - Travel Required

Thompson Engineering; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Engineering in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor for full-time operations. The role covers land surveying, civil and marine engineering tasks, guides survey crews, prepares survey documents, and interfaces with regulatory agencies.

Travel to support the Survey department is preferred. Applicants should have seven years of verifiable surveying experience, a valid PLS license, and a driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years verifiable surveying experience.
• State license as Professional Land Surveyor in the work state.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Be able to read and comprehend measurements.
• Intermediate math skills including trigonometry and coordinate geometry.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight based on workload.

Responsibilities

• Perform office and field tasks for land surveying, civil and marine projects.
• Prepare proposals and contracts for land surveying.
• Consult with clients and oversee field crews and technicians.
• Oversee all surveying aspects of civil and marine projects and prepare survey plans.
• Provide Land Court testimony and present at regulatory hearings.

Skills

Surveying experience

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Education

Professional Land Surveyor license

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Total Station

Job description

Thompson Engineering in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Professional Land Surveyor for full-time operations. The role covers land surveying, civil and marine engineering tasks, guides survey crews, prepares survey documents, and interfaces with regulatory agencies.

Travel to support the Survey department is preferred. Applicants should have seven years of verifiable surveying experience, a valid PLS license, and a driver’s license.