Associate Land Surveyor

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, is seeking an experienced Associate Land Surveyor to support our growing Northern California projects.

This full-time role collaborates with engineers, clients, and public agencies, and offers opportunities to lead field and office activities across boundary, topo, and development surveys. You will mentor field crews, manage project planning and scheduling, and contribute to the continued growth of the Pleasanton surveying team.

Qualifications

• California PLS license required.
• 5–10+ years land surveying experience.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction and land development surveys.
• Strong knowledge of field-to-finish workflows using GPS, robotic total stations, and laser scanning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys.
• Coordinate field and office survey operations for accurate and efficient delivery.
• Prepare and review maps, plats, legal descriptions, records of survey, and other technical survey documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with California surveying standards.
• Process and analyze survey data using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, utility companies, and public agencies.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to field crews and junior survey staff.
• Support proposal preparation, project estimates, and client communication.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and growth of the Pleasanton survey team.

Skills

PLS license (CA)

5–10+ years land surveying

Boundary & topo surveys

GPS & robotic total stations

Field-to-finish workflows

Mentoring / leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Microsoft Office

GPS equipment

Laser scanning

Job description

Associate Land Surveyor

Pleasanton, CA | Full-Time
Salary: $93,000–$140,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

About R.E.Y. Engineers

R.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, and advanced technology services for infrastructure projects that strengthen the communities where we live and work.
Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, technical excellence, and investing in our people. We're proud to be a company where careers grow alongside our business.

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Associate Land Surveyor who is ready to take the next step in their career. This is an opportunity to help build and strengthen our growing Folsom office while working on a wide variety of land development and public infrastructure projects throughout Northern California.
You'll work alongside experienced survey leadership, collaborate with engineers, clients, contractors, and public agencies, and play a key role in mentoring the next generation of survey professionals. If you're looking for a company where your technical expertise is valued, your leadership is encouraged, and your career continues to grow, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

You'll be involved throughout the life of each project, from planning and field coordination through final deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee boundary, topographic, ALTA, right-of-way, and construction surveys.
• Coordinate field and office survey operations to ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare and review maps, plats, legal descriptions, records of survey, and other technical survey documents.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure compliance with California surveying standards.
• Process and analyze survey data using industry-standard software.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, utility companies, and public agencies.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to field crews and junior survey staff.
• Support proposal preparation, project estimates, and client communication.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and help strengthen the continued growth of the Pleasanton survey team.

Qualifications

We’re seeking someone who combines strong technical surveying experience with excellent communication and leadership skills.

Required

• California PLS license is required
• 5–10+ years of progressive land surveying experience.
• Experience with boundary, topographic, construction, and land development surveys.
• Strong knowledge of field-to-finish workflows using GPS, robotic total stations, laser scanning, and related survey technology.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to mentor junior staff while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while supporting a remote and collaborative team environment

Why R.E.Y.?

At R.E.Y., you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact—not only on the projects you help deliver, but on the continued growth of our Bay Area survey operations.

We offer

• Competitive salary of $93,000–$140,000 DOE
• Annual performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Additional voluntary insurance options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Opportunities for advancement as our Pleasanton office continues to grow

If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects, mentor others, and help build the future of surveying at a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

R.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.