Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS)/Senior Surveyor
About the role
The opportunity is a project management and project delivery position for Waggoner Engineering's Baton Rouge, LA office. Experience with topographic and boundary surveys for LA DOTD, NRCS, municipal and transportation projects is desirable. Private development and ALTA experience are a plus. The candidate selected will receive a $10,000 signing bonus.
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote Waggoner's "Quality First" management approach within all aspects of the surveying business;
- Serve as a surveying professional of record / responsible charge for various types of surveys;
- Collaborate with survey field and office staff to deliver projects;
- Meet with clients to develop project scope, budget, and schedule for various types of survey projects.
- Day-to-day oversight of field crews, land surveyor interns, and survey support staff;
- Manage all survey equipment to ensure it is calibrated, functional, and up to date. This responsibility may be assigned to staff under your supervision.
- Manage all surveying vehicles and supplies. This responsibility may be assigned to staff under your supervision;
- Reports to the PLS / Survey Department Manager;
- Deliver surveying projects to various clients;
- Collaborate with staff to perform surveys and prepare deliverables;
- Project Manager / Project Delivery:
- Projects include control, topographic, boundary, construction stake-out, as-built, route surveys, subsurface utility engineering surveys (SUE) to name a few;
- Use Trimble Business Center, Leica Infinity, Civil3D, MicroStation/InRoads software;
- Provide independent QA/QC checks;
- Survey Crew and Project Delivery Team Oversight;
- Provide detailed instruction to survey crew and support personnel for assigned projects;
- Ensure all survey equipment, vehicles, supplies, tools, and software needs are being managed and functional;
- Responsible for weekly safety meetings.
Requirements
- Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in the State of Louisiana with the ability and desire to obtain licenses in Mississippi and Florida;
- 6+ years’ experience in topographic and boundary surveying and survey project management;
- Experience with Louisiana DOTD and/or NRCS projects are preferrable;
- Proficiency with Trimble GPS / Trimble Business Center and Leica Total Station equipment / Leica Infinity software is preferred;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
Why Join Our Team
About Waggoner: Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our team brings together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments. We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaboration problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities.
Company Information
- We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with!
- We provide a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
- WEI Incentive Program
- Healthy Workplace Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Competitive Health Benefits
- Career Development and Training
- Flexible/Hybrid Schedule
- Community Service Opportunities
- Worldwide Travel Assistance
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.