Principal Land Surveyor

R.E.Y. Engineers • Pleasanton, CA

31d • $160,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

R.E.Y. Engineers is seeking an experienced Principal Land Surveyor to help lead and grow our Bay Area operations. This is more than a leadership position—it's an opportunity to build client relationships, mentor the next generation of survey professionals, and help guide the strategic direction of a growing multidisciplinary firm. You'll work alongside executive leadership to expand our surveying presence throughout Northern California while leading complex public infrastructure, transportation, utility, and land development projects from planning through construction. If you're passionate about technical excellence, developing people, and growing a successful practice, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) License
• 10+ years of progressive land surveying experience
• Proven experience leading surveying teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong background in Public Works, transportation, utilities, or land development
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and overseeing project delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication, and business development skills

Nice To Haves

• Professional Civil Engineer (PE) License
• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• Established relationships with Bay Area municipalities, agencies, and private clients
• Experience mentoring survey professionals and developing future leaders
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, MicroStation, and other industry-standard surveying software
• Passion for growing teams, strengthening client partnerships, and contributing to firm leadership

Responsibilities

• Lead surveying services for public infrastructure, transportation, utility, and land development projects throughout Northern California
• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for boundary surveys, topographic surveys, ALTA surveys, legal descriptions, records of survey, and mapping deliverables
• Serve as the Professional Land Surveyor of record on complex projects
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with municipalities, public agencies, developers, contractors, and private clients
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall project performance
• Lead proposal development, interviews, contract negotiations, and business development efforts
• Mentor surveyors, project managers, and technical staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture
• Partner with firm leadership to identify strategic growth opportunities and strengthen R.E.Y.'s presence throughout the Bay Area

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $160,000 - $225,000
• annual bonus opportunities
• a clear path toward long-term leadership within the firm
• medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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