Senior Land Surveyor, Construction

R.E.Y. Engineers; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k

Competitive salary range: $128,000 – $190,000

Job summary

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Senior Surveyor for their Folsom, California office. This is a leadership role that oversees surveying operations for construction projects including heavy civil, roadway, and utilities. Responsibilities include leading survey efforts, managing project scopes, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has a PLS license and over 10 years of experience. Competitive salary offering between $128,000 and $190,000 with full benefits including medical, dental, and vision, makes this a great opportunity in a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license required.
• Minimum of 10 years professional experience in heavy civil or construction surveying.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surveying operations for heavy civil and construction projects.
• Lead heavy construction survey efforts including layout and staking.
• Manage survey scopes, schedules, and budgets for active construction projects.

Skills

Leadership

Construction staking

Quantity calculations

Communication skills

Technical oversight

Education

California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license

10+ years of experience in heavy civil or construction surveying

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Trimble Business Center

Job description

Senior Surveyor, Construction

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.
Folsom, California | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity

About R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.

R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. is a California-based civil engineering and land surveying firm with over 30 years of experience providing planning, design, and surveying services for public and private clients across the state. Our work supports complex infrastructure and construction projects through accuracy, collaboration, and technical excellence.

We are seeking a Senior Surveyor to join our Survey team in Folsom. This leadership role partners closely with our Principal Surveyors and field teams, supporting large-scale infrastructure, roadway, utility, and heavy civil construction projects.

Position Overview

The Senior Surveyor will oversee surveying operations for heavy civil and construction projects. This role focuses on construction staking, quantity calculations, and field coordination to support contractors, engineers, and public agencies.

As a leader within the Survey Department, this individual will provide technical oversight, mentor staff, and ensure precise, construction-ready deliverables — contributing directly to project success in the field.

Technical & Project Leadership

• Lead heavy construction survey efforts including layout, staking, as-builts, earthwork quantities, and construction calculations.
• Review and approve survey deliverables including control networks, alignment geometry, and construction stake data.
• Ensure survey work complies with R.E.Y. standards, contract documents, and California regulations.
• Oversee QA/QC for survey computations, machine control data, and integration with Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.

Team Development & Mentorship

• Mentor survey technicians, field crews, and surveyors-in-training working on construction projects.
• Support training related to construction methods, equipment, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the Principal Surveyor to strengthen field operations, efficiency, and technical consistency.

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage survey scopes, schedules, and budgets for active construction projects.
• Coordinate closely with contractors, inspectors, engineers, and project managers.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, field reviews, and ongoing project coordination.

Qualifications

• California Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.
• 10+ years of professional experience in heavy civil or construction surveying.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, and construction survey workflows.
• Strong understanding of construction staking, quantity calculations, and field verification.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to mentor field and office staff.
• Strong communication skills with contractors, agencies, and internal teams.

Why Join R.E.Y.

• Work closely with our Principal Surveyor on complex, high-impact construction projects.
• Be a key leader supporting infrastructure development across Northern California.
• Join a collaborative, safety-focused, and people-first culture.
• Competitive salary range: $128,000 – $190,000
• Full benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and additional insurance options.

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.