Hydrographer/Marine Surveyor

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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a Full-time or Part-time Hydrographer/Marine Surveyor (all levels) to support our marine survey services, river restoration and remediation businesses. The location is flexible and can be based out of our Bothell WA (preferred), Nashville, TN, Boston, MA locations and/or home office. Our personnel specialize in the acquisition of bathymetric, topographic, geophysical and oceanographic data and environmental sampling throughout the United States and internationally. Work locations include inland lakes and rivers, ports and harbors and near coastal and offshore sites in support of our public, government and private clients. 

We conduct surveying and field investigations for remediation and restoration planning, underwater mapping, engineering evaluations including detailed underwater infrastructure assessments for submarine cables and pipelines, dredging, habitat investigations, oceanographic studies and hydroelectric dam assessments.

Your Role:

·         Perform hydrographic and geophysical surveys from planning to delivering data products.

·         Setup, operate and troubleshoot surveying system hardware, computers, software, and cabling.

·         Setup, operate HYPACK, HYSWEEP, QINSy, POSPac at competent to expert level.

·         Setup, operate Leica / Trimble static GNSS and RTK GPS and process and perform QC on the data.

·         Setup, operate R2Sonic 2020/2026 multibeam sonar (MBES) at a competent to expert level.

·         Collect and process multibeam and/or single beam echosounder data with CARIS, Qimera, Hypack.

·         Work aboard boats from 10-250 feet in length, domestically and internationally.

·         Perform field topographic, scientific or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station.

·         Understand geodesy, survey and tidal datum, establish and recover survey control.

·         Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures and promote safe work practices.

·         Be self-motivated, responsible, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy and dependable.

·         Have strong analytical and communication skills and strong desire to learn and do new things.

·         Be able to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.

·         Travel for domestic and foreign work, ~30+% of the year, assignments is required.

·         Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required.

·         Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain and up/down ships ladders is required.

Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2 years’ direct experience in either Land or Hydrographic Surveying (required).

·         An A.S degree or certificate for land or hydrographic survey and 2+ years’ experience. (required)

·         THSOA / NSPS Hydrographer Certification or PLS License are substitute for above requirements.

·         The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of field experience as a Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor.

·         Land surveyors are expected to become proficient hydrographic surveyors. 

·         Competent to expert software experience with some combination of: HYPACK HYSWEEP PosPac CARIS QINSy Qimera Qinertia, Trimble Business Center, RiAcquire RiProcess ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER MakiaLay SonarWiz is desirable.

·         Competent to expert survey equipment experience with some combination of: survey-grade GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations; terrestrial laser scanners, mobile LiDAR, single beam or multibeam echo-sounders (MBES), sidescan sonar, GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems, is required.

·         A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.

Desirable Experience and Certifications:

·         Experience with geodesy, cartography, CAD/GIS, photogrammetry and chart production is desired. 

·         Experience working on small boats and large vessels desired but not required.

·         Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment, with changes in daily activities is highly desirable.

·         Experience with POS-MV, SBG Equinox, SBP, SSS, USBL, LiDAR, ADCP, ROVs is very beneficial.

·         Experience with, sediment samplers and corers, vibrocorers, water samplers, trawls is desired.

·         Competency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Surfer, or ArcGIS is highly desired.

·         OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40 Hr. certification

·         STCW Safety training for at sea emergencies. (Fire, First-Aid, survival at seal)

·         First-Aid / CPR (First Responder)

·         UAS Remote Pilot (Part 107), Recreational RC electronics, Ardupilot, MavLink, Arduboat, ROS

·         Public Land Surveyor, PLS, IHO CAT A or B

·         NSPS - THSOA Hydrographer Certification

·         TWIC, Merchant Mariners Credential, USGC OUPV, USCG 100T Master, State Boating Card

Compensation:

Salary commensurate with experience.

Salary Range: $30.00 - $55.00 hour.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

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