Lead Field Hydrographer

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is looking for a Lead Field Hydrographer to join its team in Corpus Christi, Texas. 

Join our Survey/Geospatial team, which offers a full range of survey and geospatial data and mapping services that enable us to collect data faster, safer, and more accurately than ever before. Collect data from the air, ground and subsurface to provide precision data interpretation with us and accelerate YOUR success to become tomorrow’s industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Conduct marine survey field operations and data processing tasks for hydrographic survey projects on board survey vessels.
• Set-up and operate hydrographic survey equipment and survey vessel.
• Install and operate real-time kinematic (RTK) positioning equipment and apply post-processing kinematic (PPK) techniques to hydrographic data.
• Responsible for installation, calibration, and operation of marine survey tools including high-resolution multi-beam and single-beam systems.
• Experience with dredging projects
• Process hydrographic data sets at least to the QA/QC stages.
• Follow safety rules and practices.
• Perform routine inspection & maintenance, of hydrographic survey equipment.
• Perform other marine survey related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Field Hydrographer - At least 3 years of marine survey experience in the field of hydrographic surveying, involving both single-beam and/or multi-beam bathymetry
• Valid state driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S
• 50% travel to projects both within the US and overseas will be required
• Knowledge of GPS and motion reference positioning systems, calibration techniques, and data processing
• Good writing and documentation skills
• Ability to safely operate a small boat or watercraft
• Extremely organized and detail oriented
• Excellent observational and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using hydrographic software including Hypack, Sonarwiz
• Experience with hydrographic equipment
• Experience with GNSS equipment including Trimble RTK-GNSS systems and software
• Ability to create and interpret bathymetric maps

Desired

• ACSM Hydrographer is a plus
• Dredging operations survey experience a plus
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS a plus

Physical Requirements

• Alternating periods of standing on a vessel and sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Working in outdoor weather conditions on a vessel
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

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