Land Surveyor, Public Works

R.E.Y. Engineers•Folsom, CA

2d•$128,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Land Surveyor – Public Works R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. is a California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm with over 30 years of experience delivering survey and engineering services for municipalities and public agencies throughout California. Our Public Works projects help maintain and improve critical community infrastructure. We are seeking a Public Works Surveyor to join our Survey team in Folsom. This role partners with our Principal Surveyor and Public Works engineers to support municipal infrastructure projects including roadways, utilities, ADA improvements, and capital improvement programs. This role will oversee surveying operations for Public Works projects, providing technical leadership and quality control for topographic surveys, control networks, mapping, and right-of-way support. As a leader within the Survey Department, this individual will guide technical execution, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with municipal standards while supporting efficient, integrated project delivery.

Requirements

California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
10+ years of professional experience in Public Works, municipal, or infrastructure surveying.
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with GIS integration preferred.
Knowledge of public agency standards, right-of-way requirements, and record mapping.
Proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.
Clear and professional communication skills with agency partners and internal teams.

Responsibilities

Lead Public Works survey projects including topographic surveys, control establishment, right-of-way mapping, and utility coordination.
Review and approve survey deliverables such as records of survey, exhibits, legal descriptions, and mapping for agency submittals.
Ensure all work complies with local agency standards, state regulations, and R.E.Y. quality expectations.
Oversee QA/QC on survey data, mapping, and integration with Civil 3D and GIS-based systems.
Mentor survey technicians, surveyors-in-training, and junior survey staff.
Support staff training in municipal standards, documentation, and survey best practices.
Collaborate with the Principal Surveyor to promote consistency, growth, and knowledge sharing across public-sector projects.
Manage survey scopes, budgets, and schedules for multiple Public Works projects.
Coordinate closely with Public Works engineers, project managers, and municipal staff.
Participate in agency meetings, review cycles, and interdepartmental coordination.