Senior Bathymetric Surveyor

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rey engineersFolsom (CA)

Surveyors Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

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Manager

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$120,000–$165,000

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Job Description: Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist Folsom, CA | Full-Time | Occasional Travel Salary: $120,000–$165,000 DOE + Annual BonusR.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.

What You'll Do: 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

What We're Looking For:

RequiredBachelor'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
PreferredCertified Hydrographer (CH) Experience with bathymetric survey planning and hydrographic data collection
Familiarity with TopoDOT, Trimble Business Center, Civil 3D, Micro
Station, RIEGL RiPROCESS, HYPACK, Applanix POSPac, Ladybug
CapPro, 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

Why Survey Professionals Join R.E.Y.This is an opportunity to help build one of the region's most innovative reality capture and bathymetric surveying programs. At R.E.Y., you'll enjoy: The opportunity to lead and grow an expanding bathymetric and advanced LiDAR service line Access to industry-leading technology, including the RIEGL VMY-2 Dual Scanner Mapping System Diverse projects supporting transportation, infrastructure, water resources, and environmental initiatives Collaboration with experienced engineers, surveyors, GIS specialists, and remote sensing professionals A culture that values innovation, technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning Competitive annual compensation of $120,000 - $165,000, annual bonus opportunities, and strong potential for career advancement Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and additional voluntary benefits About R.E.Y. EngineersR.E.Y. Engineers is a multidisciplinary engineering and land surveying firm serving public and private clients throughout California. With offices in Folsom, Pleasanton, Oakland, and Palo Alto, we provide civil engineering, land surveying, GIS, remote sensing, and advanced reality capture services for infrastructure projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work. As we continue investing in cutting-edge technologies and expanding our advanced surveying capabilities, we're looking for professionals who are excited to push the boundaries of what's possible in geospatial data collection. If you're ready to help shape the future of bathymetric LiDAR surveying while working alongside a team committed to innovation and technical excellence, let's connect! Can't find the job posting you're looking for? Contact our recruiting team at: careers@reyengineers.comR.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws. Powered by JazzHRAWKwN7Re5L

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