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NTG Staffing

Senior Surveyor

Houston, TX

... survey personnel. * Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to ensure project objectives are met. * Provide technical guidance on hydrographic surveying methods, equipment, and ...

Woolpert

Hydrographic Specialist

Honolulu, HI

Position Overview Woolpert is looking for a Hydrographic Survey Specialist to join our Hydrographic ... Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology ...

Woolpert

Hydrographic Specialist

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$75K - $94K/yr

Position Overview Woolpert is looking for a Hydrographic Survey Specialist to join our Hydrographic ... Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology ...

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Hydrographic Survey Technician

Hydrographic Survey Technician

Prudent Engineering

Syracuse, NY • On-site

$21.65 - $28.85/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Prudent Engineering is seeking a Hydrographic Survey Technician to work out of our Syracuse office. As a Hydrographer, your duties will include data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, trouble shooting, data acquisition, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports.

What you'll be able to do:

  • Assist in day-to-day operations on a Hydrographic Survey Team
  • Be able to run a multi beam or single beam Hydrographic Survey
  • Be able to process Hydrographic data and create deliverables with little supervision
  • Be able to trailer a boat and launch/recover a boat.

    The minimum requirements we seek:

    • Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS.
    • Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Work well in a team environment.
    • Organizational, effective time management and prioritization skills are important to the need to work to deadlines.
    • Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Ability to ride on a boat for up to 10 hours a day.
    • Ability to legally work in the United States.
    • Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.

    In addition, the candidate will have the following desired skills/software capabilities:

    • HYPACK Survey
    • SonarWiz
    • AutoCAD
    • MicroStation
    • RTK GPS
    • Static GPS
    • Robotic Total Station
    • Boat Operator
    • Boat maintenance
    • Discover Side Scan
    • Discover Sub-bottom


    What you'll receive in return:

    • An hourly rate of between $21.65 to $28.85.* Plus, prevailing wage rates when applicable.
    • Medical, dental, vision.
    • 401K with company match.
    • PTO plus paid holidays.
    • Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.

    Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    *Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.