Marine Geophysical Specialist

The role

You will run marine geophysical surveys with sonar, seismic and positioning systems for government and private clients. You will also support data processing, analysis, reporting and project planning.

What you will do

• Perform geophysical surveys for government and private sector clients in energy, telecommunications, environmental remediation, transportation, and utilities.
• Operate survey systems such as multibeam sonar, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, magnetometers, and GNSS positioning.
• Work in the field from small inflatable boats to 24-hour operations on offshore ships.
• Transport and operate company vessels up to 30 feet in length.
• Support data processing, analysis, reporting, field planning, logistics, proposal writing, and estimating.
• Use specialized tools such as vessel-based LiDAR, ROV, drone, and bottom sampling when needed.
• Handle survey system integration, data quality control, and troubleshooting.
• Support the full project life cycle from proposal to reporting.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geophysics, oceanography, marine science, physics, mathematics or a comparable field, plus 5 years of job-
• Ability to work in a team, self-manage, and manage others.
• Experience installing, calibrating, operating, and post-processing geophysical systems such as multibeam and single-beam sonar, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers.
• Experience with industry software such as QPS Qinsy and Qimera, SonarWiz, Hypack, Oasis Montaj, and ArcGIS.
• Commitment to completing projects, high attention to detail, and an enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong work ethic and ability to hold yourself accountable as a remote worker.
• Above average communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform field work, including travel and weekends, and to lift objects over 50 lbs.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain a US passport.

Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: set your own schedule and location, as appropriate.
• Principal program: opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off and vacation.
• Career development and learning opportunities.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, and employee assistance program.

Before you apply

• Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located.
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, and you must be able to obtain a US passport.

About the company

Woolpert is an architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm with over 75 offices. It is certified as a Great Place to Work.