Senior Land SurveyorPleasanton, CA | Full-TimeSalary: $130,000-$180,000 DOE + Annual BonusAbout the RoleWe're looking for an experienced
Senior Land Surveyor to help lead the continued growth of our Folsom Division. This is an opportunity for an accomplished survey professional who enjoys mentoring others, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering exceptional work for public agencies and private development clients throughout Northern California.
As a senior member of our team, you'll oversee complex survey projects from proposal through final deliverables while working closely with our Principal Surveyor, project managers, engineers, and clients. You'll play a key role in developing staff, improving workflows, and helping shape the future of our Pleasanton office.
ResponsibilitiesYou'll lead all phases of survey projects while serving as a technical resource and mentor to the survey team.
- Manage boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, construction, and land development survey projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to survey crews, office staff, and junior surveyors.
- Oversee field and office survey operations, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Review and approve maps, legal descriptions, Records of Survey, Corner Records, plats, easement exhibits, and other technical deliverables.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews for survey calculations, mapping, and project documentation.
- Interpret deeds, title reports, easements, subdivision maps, and historical survey records.
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, developers, utility companies, public agencies, and clients throughout the life of each project.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and workload management.
- Support business development by preparing proposals, developing client relationships, and identifying new project opportunities.
- Help establish best practices, improve workflows, and contribute to the continued growth of the Pleasanton Survey Division.
QualificationsWe're seeking a proven leader with extensive technical surveying experience and a passion for developing people.
- Current California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
- 8+ years of progressively responsible land surveying experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex public works and land development survey projects.
- Extensive knowledge of California boundary law, subdivision mapping, and survey regulations.
- Strong proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and modern survey equipment including GPS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning technologies.
- Proven ability to lead field and office survey teams while managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship skills.
- Experience mentoring junior staff and fostering professional development.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
Why R.E.Y.?At R.E.Y., you'll have the opportunity to influence both projects and people. As our Pleasanton office continues to grow, you'll play an integral role in expanding our survey capabilities, mentoring future leaders, and helping deliver projects that improve communities across Northern California.
We offer:
- Competitive salary of $130,000-$180,000 DOE
- Annual performance bonus
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with profit sharing opportunities.
- Additional voluntary insurance options
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Leadership and advancement opportunities within a growing organization
- The opportunity to help shape the future of our Bay Area survey operations
If you're an experienced California PLS looking for a leadership role where you can make a lasting impact on both projects and people, we'd love to hear from you.
Have questions? Contact our recruiting team at: recruiting@reyengineers.com
