Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist

Trimble • Full-time • Folsom, CA, US • 3w ago

Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist
R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc.
📍Folsom, California | Full-Time | Occasional TravelAbout 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 nation. Our work shapes communities through innovation, precision, and collaboration.
We’re looking for a Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist to join our Survey team and contribute to impactful projects through strong technical expertise and business development. Overview
R.E.Y. Engineers is seeking a Senior Bathymetric LiDAR Specialist to support and expand our advanced survey services. With the integration of our Riegl VMY-2 Dual Scanner Mapping System, this role will help lead our most innovative offerings. This is a unique opportunity for a technically strong professional who is excited to help grow our bathymetric surveying capabilities while contributing to cutting-edge mobile, UAV, and terrestrial LiDAR projects.
This role blends technical expertise, project leadership, and business development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both field operations and helps shape the future of a growing service line.What You’ll Do

Lead and manage bathymetric survey and mobile LiDAR projects from planning through final deliverables.
Support and expand business development efforts related to bathymetric and LiDAR services.
Oversee mission planning, data acquisition, and processing for bathymetric surveys and mobile LiDAR projects.
Collaborate with internal teams to integrate bathymetric data with civil and survey workflows.
Develop workflows and best practices for emerging survey technologies.
Mentor junior staff and support team development in advanced data collection methods.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Survey Engineering, or a related field. OR equivalent experience.
10+ years in land surveying, geomatics, or a related field.
Certified Hydrographer is a plus.
Working knowledge of LiDAR technologies (mobile, UAV, terrestrial) .
Working knowledge of GNSS technologies
Experience managing survey projects and client relationships
Familiarity with software such as TopoDOT, MicroStation, Civil 3D, Trimble Business Center, Riegl RiPROCESS, Hypack, Applanix POSPac and LadybugCapPro and similar.

Experience integrating bathymetric and topographic datasets.
Interest or experience in business development and service line growth.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Why R.E.Y.?

Opportunity to help build and lead a growing specialty service line
Work on impactful projects across California communities
Collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong technical leadership
Competitive salary range: $120,000 - $165,000 DOE
- Plus bonus opportunities
Full benefits including: medical, vision, dental, 401k and additional insurance options.

Let’s Connect
If you’re interested in shaping the future of bathymetric LiDAR surveying while working with a team that values innovation and quality, we’d love to connect!