Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist

Folsom, CA | Full-Time | Occasional Travel
Salary: $120,000–$165,000 DOE + Annual Bonus

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.

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

Required

• 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

Preferred

• 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

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. 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, 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: [email protected] 

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.