Senior Bathymetric Surveyor

R.E.Y. Engineers • Folsom, CA

10d • $120,000 - $165,000 • Onsite

About The Position

R.E.Y. Engineers is seeking an experienced Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Associate to help lead and grow our expanding advanced survey services. With the addition of our RIEGL VMY-2 Dual Scanner Mapping System, we're investing in the future of hydrographic and mobile mapping technologies. This is more than a technical role. You'll lead complex bathymetric and LiDAR projects, help develop innovative workflows, mentor technical staff, and play an important role in expanding one of the fastest-growing service lines within our firm. If you're passionate about emerging technology, solving complex challenges, and building something from the ground up, we'd love to meet you. As a Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist, you'll help lead our most advanced data acquisition and reality capture projects while contributing to the continued growth of our surveying practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Geomatics, Survey Engineering, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
• 10+ years of experience in land surveying, geomatics, hydrography, or related disciplines
• Experience leading survey projects and managing project deliverables
• Strong understanding of LiDAR technologies, including mobile, UAV, and terrestrial systems
• Working knowledge of GNSS positioning technologies
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hydrographer (CH)
• Experience with bathymetric survey planning and hydrographic data collection
• Familiarity with TopoDOT, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, MicroStation, RIEGL RiPROCESS, HYPACK, Applanix POSPac, LadybugCapPro, or similar software
• Experience integrating bathymetric and topographic datasets for engineering applications
• Interest in business development and expanding technical service offerings
• Passion for mentoring team members and advancing emerging survey technologies

Responsibilities

• Lead bathymetric, hydrographic, and mobile LiDAR projects from planning through final deliverables
• Oversee mission planning, field operations, data acquisition, processing, and quality assurance
• Develop and refine workflows for bathymetric, mobile, UAV, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies
• Integrate bathymetric and topographic datasets into engineering and surveying workflows
• Collaborate with survey, engineering, GIS, and remote sensing teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Mentor technical staff and support the continued development of advanced surveying capabilities
• Assist with client relationships, proposals, presentations, and business development initiatives
• Help expand R.E.Y.'s advanced mapping and bathymetric service offerings throughout California

Benefits

• Competitive annual compensation of $120,000 - $165,000
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Strong potential for career advancement
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

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