Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Civil Engineering and Land Surveying Services in Louisiana
Established in 1999, Waitz David A Engineering & Surveying has built a reputation for delivering high-quality civil engineering and professional land surveying services across south central Louisiana. Our firm combines decades of technical expertise with deep local knowledge to meet the diverse needs of private developers and public municipalities. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in drainage design, plan production, and construction administration, with experience spanning over 20 years of complex projects. We maintain active memberships in key industry organizations including the Louisiana Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (LAPELS) and multiple regional chambers of commerce.Our commitment to precision and client-focused solutions has made us a trusted partner for boundary surveys, subdivision development, and infrastructure engineering projects throughout the region. Through a combination of international training standards and localized expertise, we ensure every project meets both regulatory requirements and client expectations. Our streamlined operations allow us to provide personalized service while maintaining the technical rigor required for large-scale developments.
Services
Land Surveying
Topography
Elevation Certificates
Boundary Surveys
Subdivision Development
Roadway Design
Drainage Analysis
Permitting
Construction Inspection
Client Representation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of engineering and surveying experience in Louisiana
- Our team includes licensed professionals with drainage design expertise
- We maintain active memberships in key industry organizations
- We provide personalized service for both private and public sector clients
- Our projects combine international standards with local knowledge
Services
Land Surveying
Our professional land surveying services include boundary determination, mortgage surveys, and ALTA/ACSM standards compliance. We provide elevation certificates and topographic mapping for residential and commercial developments. Our team handles oil and gas pipeline surveys with precision and regulatory compliance.
Civil Engineering
We offer comprehensive civil engineering solutions for public and private developments. Our expertise includes roadway design, storm sewer systems, and drainage analysis. We prepare bid documents, construction specifications, and provide permitting assistance for municipal projects and private developments across Louisiana.
Subdivision Development
Our subdivision development services cover residential and family lot layouts, geometric design, and utility infrastructure planning. We manage permitting processes for wetland sites and coordinate with local municipalities to ensure regulatory compliance for all development phases.
Construction Inspection
We provide on-site construction administration and inspection services to ensure project adherence to engineering plans. Our team offers client representation during public hearings and maintains quality control throughout the construction process for both private and public sector clients.
Permitting Services
Our permitting experts handle wetland site evaluations and construction permit applications. We work with federal, state, and local agencies to secure necessary approvals, ensuring projects meet environmental regulations and development standards efficiently.
People
David A. Waitz
President
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor with 20+ years of drainage design experience in Louisiana's southern parishes. Specializes in plan production and construction administration for municipal projects.
James Templeton
Professional Land Surveyor
Experienced land surveyor serving as surveying supervisor. Provides technical expertise for boundary surveys and construction layout projects across south central Louisiana.
Jacob Waitz
Vice President
Licensed Professional Engineer and Land Surveying Intern with expertise in municipal infrastructure projects. Handles technical aspects of engineering design and surveying operations.
Questions
What civil engineering services do you offer?
We provide roadway design, drainage analysis, storm sewer systems, and infrastructure planning for both public and private developments across Louisiana.
Do you handle land surveying for residential properties?
Yes, we offer boundary surveys, elevation certificates, and topographic mapping services for residential developments and individual property owners.
Are you licensed to work in Louisiana?
Our team includes licensed Professional Engineers (P.E.) and Professional Land Surveyors (P.L.S.) registered with Louisiana's licensing boards.
How do you handle commercial development projects?
We provide complete services from initial surveys through construction administration, including ALTA surveys, subdivision design, and permitting assistance for commercial developments.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Thibodaux, Houma, and surrounding areas in south central Louisiana with engineering and surveying services.
