Senior Land Surveyor, Construction

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.

• $128K — $190K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license is required.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in heavy civil or construction surveying.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
  • Strong knowledge of construction staking and quantity calculations.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring staff.
  • Excellent communication skills for contractor and agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead heavy construction survey operations including layout and staking.
  • Review and approve critical survey deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with R.E.Y. standards and California regulations.
  • Oversee quality assurance for survey computations and machine control data.
  • Mentor junior staff and provide training on construction methods.
  • Manage survey scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects.
  • Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and project managers throughout construction.

Benefits

  • Collaborative culture encouraging idea sharing.
  • Significant project ownership and decision-making authority.
  • Opportunities for mentoring emerging surveyors.
  • Direct client and community leader interactions.
  • Support for professional development and career advancement.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Annual bonus opportunities linked to performance.
Full Job Description
Senior Land Surveyor, Heavy Construction

Folsom, California | Full-Time
Salary $128,000 - $190,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

Position Overview
The Senior Surveyor will oversee surveying operations for heavy civil and construction projects. This role focuses on construction staking, quantity calculations, and field coordination to support contractors, engineers, and public agencies.
As a leader within the Survey Department, this individual will provide technical oversight, mentor staff, and ensure precise, construction-ready deliverables - contributing directly to project success in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Project Leadership
  • Lead heavy construction survey efforts including layout, staking, as-builts, earthwork quantities, and construction calculations.
  • Review and approve survey deliverables including control networks, alignment geometry, and construction stake data.
  • Ensure survey work complies with R.E.Y. standards, contract documents, and California regulations.
  • Oversee QA/QC for survey computations, machine control data, and integration with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
Team Development & Mentorship
  • Mentor survey technicians, field crews, and surveyors-in-training working on construction projects.
  • Support training related to construction methods, equipment, and safety standards.
  • Collaborate with the Principal Surveyor to strengthen field operations, efficiency, and technical consistency.
Project Management & Coordination
  • Manage survey scopes, schedules, and budgets for active construction projects.
  • Coordinate closely with contractors, inspectors, engineers, and project managers.
  • Participate in pre-construction meetings, field reviews, and ongoing project coordination.


Qualifications
  • California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in heavy civil or construction surveying.
  • Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and construction survey workflows.
  • Strong understanding of construction staking, quantity calculations, and field verification.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to mentor field and office staff.
  • Strong communication skills with contractors, agencies, and internal teams.


Why Engineers Choose R.E.Y.

You'll enjoy:
  • Leading impactful projects throughout Northern California
  • A collaborative culture where leadership is accessible and your ideas are valued
  • Opportunities to mentor the next generation of surveyors
  • Significant project ownership and decision-making authority
  • Direct interaction with clients and community leaders
  • A stable, growing California consulting firm with more than 30 years of success
  • Competitive salary of $128,000 - $190,000, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits
  • Professional development support and opportunities for continued career advancement


Ready to lead meaningful infrastructure projects? We'd love to connect.
Contact our recruiting team at [email protected]

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