Mark Thomas

What is Mark Thomas?

Mark Thomas is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) civil engineering, land surveying, and design firm founded in 1927 in California. With nearly a century of experience, the firm has delivered over 6,000 infrastructure projects across the state, specialising in transportation, mobility, and community infrastructure.

As a bootstrapped, employee-owned company, Mark Thomas operates without external investors — every employee is a stakeholder through the firm's ESOP, receiving annual discretionary share distributions at no personal cost. The firm has grown to approximately 540 employees across multiple California offices.

Where will I work?

Mark Thomas is headquartered in San Jose, California, with offices throughout the state. The firm operates a hybrid work model, giving employees flexibility to split time between office and home. Core collaboration hours are 10am to 3pm, ensuring team availability while accommodating personal schedules.

What is the team like?

With approximately 540 employees, Mark Thomas brings together civil engineers, land surveyors, designers, and project managers who share a passion for building California's infrastructure. As an employee-owned firm, there is a strong sense of shared ownership and commitment to quality. The team works on high-impact projects including highways, bridges, transit systems, and community developments.

Work-Life Balance

Mark Thomas offers a 9/80 schedule, meaning employees work nine days over a two-week period and get every other Friday off. The standard work week is 40 hours, with core hours from 10am to 3pm providing flexibility around start and end times. Combined with hybrid work arrangements, this gives employees meaningful flexibility to manage their personal and professional lives.

Perks and Benefits

• 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid work with core hours 10am-3pm
• ESOP — annual discretionary share distributions at no cost to employees
• 3 medical plan options
• Dental PPO with orthodontia coverage
• 401(k) with 50% employer match, immediately vested
• Short-term disability (up to 22 weeks)
• Long-term disability (up to 24 months)
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Licensing exam and professional fee coverage
• Bereavement leave