Documentarian

Position Overview

Thompson Engineering is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Documentarian for our Baton Rouge LA office to support our technical teams by managing project documentation maintaining accurate records and creating high-quality reports and visual records of project development. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring compliance clarity and accountability across project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize maintain and update technical documentation reports and project files

• Document project progress through notes photos diagrams and video when applicable

• Develop and maintain standard templates for documentation logs and records

• Collaborate with engineers designers and field staff to ensure accuracy in all records

• Track revisions approvals and distribution of all critical documents

• Prepare documentation packages for permitting regulatory submittals or client handoff

• Ensure all files are named stored and backed up in accordance with internal procedures

• Participate in project meetings to take detailed notes and distribute action items

• Support marketing or training efforts by preparing polished visual summaries or case studies when requested

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with Adobe Acrobat Google Workspace and cloud storage systems (e.g. Dropbox SharePoint or similar)

• Experience with construction engineering or architectural documentation preferred

• Working knowledge of CAD GIS or Revit a plus (but not required)

• Ability to interpret plans technical specs and field sketches

• Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional teams

Preferred Background

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Construction Management Communications or related field

• Prior experience in document control technical writing or project administration

About Us

Thompson Engineering was formed in 1953 to provide quality assurance for construction projects related to industrial infrastructure and community development. As a drilling materials testing construction inspection and chemistry laboratory firm we supported the engineering and construction industry. Our early years were building blocks that allowed us to get our feet wet - literally - performing services along the Gulf Coasts rivers bayous and streams.

Today Thompson Engineering is known for leadership on projects defining skylines coastlines and transportation lines. We support clients in the industrial commercial transportation federal and municipal markets. While we are still one of the first companies on project sites conducting environmental assessments land surveys and geotechnical studies our design teams are close behind. We now deliver cutting-edge solutions to complex infrastructure and building requirements. And our project management and construction management services mean we are often one of the last teams to leave. From start to finish we are a proven leader in the planning design and construction of major transportation economic development and waterfront projects across the Southeast.

Thompson Engineering and Watermark Design Group are equal opportunity employers. M/F/D/V. Pre-employment drug screen and motor vehicle record checks are required.