Hydrographic Survey Specialist

LaPorte, Texas. Posted a month ago

The role

You will do field and office hydrographic and geospatial survey work, including multibeam and singlebeam surveys, GNSS and LiDAR surveys, and operating and towing survey vessels. Field work is mainly in Texas, with a focus on the Gulf Coast, and you will also do office data processing.

What you will do

Multibeam and singlebeam hydrographic survey
GNSS topographic surveys
Terrestrial LiDAR surveys
Survey vessel mobilization
GNSS and optical horizontal and vertical control surveys
Operating and towing survey vessels, and working in coastal waterways
Multibeam and singlebeam data processing
GNSS static control network processing and adjustment
AutoCAD Civil 3D work
Mobile and static terrestrial LiDAR survey processing

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science, or a comparable field
Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, and resourceful
Common-sense approach to problem solving and workload management
Genuine interest in working for a marine-focused organization
Appetite for regular field work and travel
Experience working on vessels and conducting hydrographic or land surveys
Ability to run the boat as well as run the survey (vessel operation and towing experience sought)

Nice to have

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

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/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
Employee assistance program

Before you apply

Woolpert is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
Applicants must already have work authorization in the country where the job is located

About the company

Woolpert is a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm with over 75 offices, and it is certified as a Great Place to Work. The company describes itself as one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world.