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Surveyor Intern 1 - Surveyor Intern 2

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development
Bossier, LA Intern
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

This position is located in the Design Section of District 04 and reports to the Surveyor Supervisor. The incumbent serves as the functional supervisor of the District 04 Survey Crew and is responsible for performing land surveying duties using GPS and computer technology. The position requires a current Louisiana Professional Land Surveyor License, knowledge of Louisiana Property Law, participation in required training and continuing education, and the ability to work independently and effectively respond to unforeseen conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current Louisiana Land Surveyor Intern certificate.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

Depending on level and assignment, Surveyor intern 1 - Surveyor Intern 2 may:

  • Conduct roadway, property, drainage, and right-of-way surveys for District 04 projects.
  • Prepare right-of-way maps and coordinate survey information with design staff.
  • Perform forensic surveys for accident sites, including topographic surveys and right-of-way/property information.
  • Train engineering technicians on surveying methods, equipment, software, and legal requirements.
  • Assist with other duties as needed, including emergency and disaster response activities.

Position Specific Details

Career Progression: This position is part of a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Surveyor Intern 1, or Surveyor Intern 2.

Compensation: The following reflects the beginning biweekly salary for each level. A Special Entrance Rate (SER) may apply to qualifying positions.

  • Surveyor Intern 1 – SER at $2,692.80 biweekly
  • Surveyor Intern 2 – SER at $2,881.60 biweekly

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the ‘Application Status’ link after logging into their account.

  • Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Harper Caraway

Surveyor Supervisor

318-549-8413

Harper.caraway@la.gov

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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