join OUR team
LIS is frequently looking for dedicated, career-minded professionals to join our team. With offices located in Paris and Nashville, Tenn., we employ a number of professional engineers, land surveyors, technicians, and other support staff. Our employees receive a competitive salary, on-the-job training, safety and first-aid courses, and a wide variety of benefits.
For college students, sophomore, junior, and senior level, seeking to further their knowledge and skillsets in the industry, we offer internships in Land Surveying, Civil Engineering, and Marketing/Communications each summer. These positions allow students to learn from experienced industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience in their chosen fields of study.
Job shadowing opportunities are also available for college freshmen and high school students. If you are interested in shadowing, please contact Ashley Horn at careers@lismith.com.
To join our team of skilled professionals, please complete our online application. Below, you will find a complete list of all open positions and internships, as well as the online application. If you are interested in joining our team but do not see a current opportunity that matches your interests, reach out to us to discuss potential openings. To inquire, email your contact information and resume to careers@lismith.com. Be sure to include the job title you’re inquiring about in the email subject line.
CURRENT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Our open positions are listed below. Select a job title to view the full description.
Our team is continuously growing.
Location: Paris The Civil Engineer will work closely with a Professional Engineer to plan and
Location: Paris, We are currently seeking an entry to mid-level Civil CAD Designer to join our
Location: Paris, Nashville, The Professional Land Surveyor will work closely with crew chiefs and
benefits
Benefits are available for all full-time personnel.
Paid Holidays
We recognize nine paid holidays per year, which include New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, The Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Paid Time Off
Employees are entitled to 40 hours of paid time off (PTO) each year. After five years of employment, employees qualify for 80 hours of PTO each year.
Insurance
Insurance plans are offered to our employees and their families through United Health Care. Full-time employees have the choice of two plans for medical coverage with optional dental and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) are also available to our employees.
Retirement
We sponsor a Simple IRA for our employees with a 3% company match.
Tuition Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement is available for college courses taken in the pursuit of a professional surveyor or professional engineer license, or other applicable courses on a case by case basis. To qualify, a staff member must receive a 3.0 or higher in the course and must remain employed with LIS for 24 months after completion.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
The LIS summer internship program is geared specifically towards college students, classified as sophomores, juniors, or seniors, who are studying within the civil engineering, surveying, communications, or marketing fields. The internship experience will allow students to grow their talents in their chosen majors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Internships for summer 2024 will run from May 13 to August 12.
The internships are paid positions and provide the option for students to receive college credit upon completion. If seeking college credit, student interns must discuss curriculum requirements with their supervisor prior to beginning the internship and academic term.
Select an internship title to view the full description. To apply, please complete our online application. Questions, as well as all special requests, should be directed to Ashley Horn at ahorn@lismith.com.
Location: Paris, Nashville ,The Civil Engineering Intern will assist with various engineering
Location: Paris or Nashville, As a Land Survey Intern, you will spend the majority of your time
rEVIEWS
Juan Henriquez-Hernandez
, Summer 2023
LIS is a safe and friendly place to work. They did a great job when it came to including the interns. It’s like the interns weren’t just interns, but more like short-term employees. I was in engineering meetings and other meetings with clients learning about real ongoing projects- I wasn’t bringing coffee. My experience in the internship program did furthered my knowledge as a civil engineering student.
Jameson Cluver
, Summer 2023
I would rate L.I. Smith & Associates as an exceptional place to work. With a great environment and even greater people, it’s hard not to find yourself feeling at home. I would recommend L.I. Smith to other students. I think it is a great first internship and an amazing way to get your feet wet in the field of engineering.
Mason Elliott
, Summer 2023
I would absolutely recommend L.I. Smith to other students. It is a great experience with great people. Getting a more accurate and realistic learning experience with real career applications could be extremely difficult. L.I. Smith allows you to surround yourself with professionals in the field and supporting roles that show what is necessary to make a business work.
Katie Bullion
, Summer 2022 – Current
I have really enjoyed my internship at LIS. I love that the office is diverse in the kind of people and specialties, so I can explore many different paths I could take and learn from many different people. I would recommend this internship to everyone because the company is very understanding of what your interests are, so they are very able to adapt to what you need to learn.
Nikolas Heath
, Summer 2022-2023
My knowledge and skillset in the surveying field have grown exponentially throughout my internship. I not only got to learn and watch out in the field but also gained hands-on experience with the equipment. I definitely think L.I. Smith is where I want to work.
Martha Jane (MJ) Hooper
, Summer 2022 – Current
My experience as an intern at LIS exceeded my expectations. I gained a lot of knowledge in my field of study, which included writing press releases and working with different websites. I’m so excited that I will be able to continue working through the school year, and I hope I will get the opportunity to work here after I graduate.
