Surveyor Jobs in Louisiana

Surveyor jobs in Louisiana are concentrated in oil and gas infrastructure, coastal restoration, and civil construction, with steady demand from entry-level field technicians through licensed professional surveyors. Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lafayette anchor most of the hiring, with firms like Jacobs, Burns & McDonnell, and AECOM maintaining a long-term footprint across the state. The most in-demand specialties are boundary surveying, hydrographic surveying along Louisiana's extensive coastline, and construction layout for energy and transportation projects. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles37
Top employerThompson Holdings
Top cityRayville, LA
Cities hiring14
Work type71% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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RDSolutions
Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Baker, Louisiana
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Independent Field Surveyor
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Independent Field Surveyor
RDSolutions
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Civil Craft Surveyor - Rayville
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Civil Craft Surveyor - Rayville
civil group
Rayville, Louisiana
Civil Engineering
Construction
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)

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Thompson Holdings
Surveyor Party Chief
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Surveyor Party Chief
Thompson Holdings
Shreveport, Louisiana
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
High school diploma or GED

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Surveyor Party Chief
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Surveyor Party Chief
Thompson Holdings
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Surveyor Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Rayville
7 jobs
Baton Rouge
7 jobs
New Orleans
4 jobs
Houma
3 jobs
Monroe
3 jobs
Lake Charles
3 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Baker
1 job
Scott
1 job

Surveyor Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Thompson Holdings
Thompson Holdings6 open roles
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited6 open roles
RDSolutions
RDSolutions4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in surveyor jobs across Louisiana.

  • Active Louisiana Professional Surveyor license issued by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board
  • Proficiency with total stations, GPS and GNSS equipment, and data collection software
  • Experience reading and interpreting construction drawings, plats, and legal property descriptions
  • Familiarity with CAD or GIS platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or ArcGIS
  • Valid driver's license and ability to work in Louisiana's varied field conditions including coastal and wetland terrain
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in surveying technology, geomatics, or a closely related field

Surveyor Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a surveyor in Louisiana?

Licensure in Louisiana is administered by the Louisiana Professional Engineering and Land Surveying Board, which requires passing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam, accumulating supervised field experience, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Surveying exam. Most candidates hold an associate or bachelor's degree in surveying technology or geomatics from a Louisiana institution such as LSU or Nicholls State before sitting for the exams.

How much do surveyors make in Louisiana?

Surveyors in Louisiana earn a median of about $63,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,810 for the lowest 10% to over $111,790 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire surveyors in Louisiana?

Louisiana surveyor roles are posted by Thompson Holdings, Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, and RDSolutions and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Energy infrastructure projects across the Gulf Coast and ongoing coastal restoration contracts mean that both large engineering firms and regional survey companies maintain consistent hiring pipelines in Louisiana.

Which Louisiana cities have the most surveyor jobs?

Rayville, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans account for the largest share of surveyor openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and New Orleans draw the most postings because of their concentration of engineering firms, port infrastructure, and state agency contracts, while Lafayette serves as a hub for oilfield and pipeline survey work tied to the Acadiana energy corridor.

Are there remote surveyor jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, but they're rare. About 29% of surveyor openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which reflects the fundamentally field-based nature of the work. The roles most likely to include remote components are GIS analysis, deed research, and project coordination positions that don't require daily physical presence on a survey site.

How can I get hired as a surveyor in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a survey technician or field crew member role, where you gain supervised hours that count toward licensure. Large Louisiana engineering firms and state agencies often bring on recent geomatics graduates or candidates with related experience in construction or GIS as junior technicians. Completing the Fundamentals of Surveying exam early and holding a relevant associate degree from a Louisiana program strengthens any application significantly.

Where can I find and apply to surveyor jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to surveyor jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Louisiana openings updated regularly. Search the available roles by location or specialty, find the ones that fit your background, and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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