Senior Bathymetric LiDAR SpecialistFolsom, CA | Full-Time | Occasional Travel
Salary: $120,000-$165,000 DOE + Annual BonusAs a Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist, you'll help lead our most advanced data acquisition and reality capture projects while contributing to the continued growth of our surveying practice.
Responsibilities include:- Lead bathymetric, hydrographic, and mobile LiDAR projects from planning through final deliverables
- Oversee mission planning, field operations, data acquisition, processing, and quality assurance
- Develop and refine workflows for bathymetric, mobile, UAV, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies
- Integrate bathymetric and topographic datasets into engineering and surveying workflows
- Collaborate with survey, engineering, GIS, and remote sensing teams on multidisciplinary projects
- Mentor technical staff and support the continued development of advanced surveying capabilities
- Assist with client relationships, proposals, presentations, and business development initiatives
- Help expand R.E.Y.'s advanced mapping and bathymetric service offerings throughout California
What We're Looking ForRequired- Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Survey Engineering, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience
- 10+ years of experience in land surveying, geomatics, hydrography, or related disciplines
- Experience leading survey projects and managing project deliverables
- Strong understanding of LiDAR technologies, including mobile, UAV, and terrestrial systems
- Working knowledge of GNSS positioning technologies
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Preferred- Certified Hydrographer (CH)
- Experience with bathymetric survey planning and hydrographic data collection
- Familiarity with TopoDOT, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, MicroStation, RIEGL RiPROCESS, HYPACK, Applanix POSPac, LadybugCapPro, or similar software
- Experience integrating bathymetric and topographic datasets for engineering applications
- Interest in business development and expanding technical service offerings
- Passion for mentoring team members and advancing emerging survey technologies
Why Survey Professionals Join R.E.Y.This is an opportunity to help build one of the region's most innovative reality capture and bathymetric surveying programs.
At R.E.Y., you'll enjoy:- The opportunity to lead and grow an expanding bathymetric and advanced LiDAR service line
- Access to industry-leading technology, including the RIEGL VMY-2 Dual Scanner Mapping System
- Diverse projects supporting transportation, infrastructure, water resources, and environmental initiatives
- Collaboration with experienced engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, and remote sensing professionals
- A culture that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Competitive annual compensation of $120,000 - $165,000, annual bonus opportunities, and strong potential for career advancement
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits
