Principal Land Surveyor

R.E.Y. Engineers • Pleasanton, CA

15d • $160,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Principal Land Surveyor will lead regional operations, manage client relationships, and guide teams through all phases of complex public works, land development, and utility projects. This role blends executive-level technical expertise with strategic business growth, ensuring that R.E.Y. continues to deliver the highest-quality results across engineering and surveying disciplines. You’ll collaborate closely with senior leadership to expand R.E.Y.’s Bay Area presence, strengthen relationships with key clients, and mentor the next generation of project and survey leaders.

Requirements

• Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil engineering and/or land surveying, including leadership or management roles.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary public works, utility, and land development projects.
• Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and Trimble Business Center (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Geomatics, or a related field preferred.
• Strong business development acumen with an established Bay Area client network preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with ownership to provide technical and managerial oversight for engineering and surveying operations in the Bay Area.
• Review, verify, and approve design and survey deliverables including maps, plans, legal descriptions, and records of survey.
• Guide cross-disciplinary project teams through concept, design, and construction support phases.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance with local, state, and federal standards.
• Lead the delivery of complex public infrastructure, transportation, and land development projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes with an emphasis on efficiency and quality.
• Serve as the primary client contact for regional public agencies, private developers, and contractors.
• Oversee proposal development, cost estimating, and contract administration.
• Drive new business initiatives and long-term client partnerships throughout the Bay Area.
• Participate in interviews, presentations, and industry events to represent R.E.Y.’s technical excellence.
• Identify strategic growth opportunities in public works, transportation, and infrastructure markets.
• Mentor engineers, surveyors, and technical staff in professional growth and leadership development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance coaching for regional staff.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture.

Benefits

• Be part of a firm that combines 30+ years of stability with forward-thinking leadership.
• Assist in leading a growing Bay Area office.
• Work on impactful projects that improve California’s infrastructure and communities.
• Competitive salary range: $160,000 – $225,000, plus potential bonus and ownership opportunities for senior-level candidates.
• Full benefits coverage including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and additional insurance options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal