Hydrographic Specialist
$75,400–$94,300 year
On-siteHonolulu, Hawaii, United States
Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$75,400–$94,300 yearBachelors DegreeLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Conduct multibeam and singlebeam hydrographic surveys, GNSS topographic work, and terrestrial LiDAR data collection across coastal waterways. Operate and tow survey vessels while managing vessel mobilization and GNSS/optical control surveys. Process collected data using AutoCAD Civil 3D, HYPACK, and QINSy software to generate navigational charts and 3D visualizations. Expect approximately 100 days of travel annually for marine infrastructure and construction projects. Requires a Bachelor's degree in surveying or related field and work authorization in the US. No visa sponsorship available.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science, or a comparable field
- Experience working on vessels and conducting hydrographic or land surveys
- Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located
- Must be available for approximately 100 days of travel throughout each year
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience operating and towing survey vessels
- Experience with marine survey software such as HYPACK, QINSy, Qimera, SESWin, Discover, or other hydrographic survey programs
- Experience using Global Mapper, AutoCAD, or other CAD software
- Experience with magnetometer, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, or USBL positioning systems
- Experience with LiDAR mapping and processing, including terrestrial or airborne systems
- Experience gathering GPS data with Trimble GPS hardware and software, including data processing
- Working knowledge of geodesy and experience generating PPK solutions
- Experience with 3D visualization
- Working toward Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure
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