Junior Hydrographer
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 5 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, Leica GeoOffice, Trimble Business Center, ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, SonarWiz is required
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
Desirable Experience and Certifications:
Experience with geodesy, cartography, 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) certification
STCW Safety training for at sea emergencies. (Fire, First-Aid, survival at seal)
- First-Aid / CPR (First Responder)
- UAS Remote Pilot (Part 107)
- Public Land Surveyor, PLS
- IHO CAT A or B
- NSPS - THSOA Hydrographer Certification
- TWIC
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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
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