Survey Data Engineer

NMDC Dredging & Marine; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NMDC Dredging & Marine is seeking an experienced hydrographic survey professional to process data for tenders and projects, produce grid models, drawings, and volume calculations, and support dredging and reclamation work.

The role involves designing work plans, updating designs during execution, ensuring QA/HSE compliance, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating data collection across NMDC bases and project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Marine or Land Survey, Geodetic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in related industries
• Preferably with experience in dredging and civil marine projects

Responsibilities

• Process survey data for tenders or projects into grid models and other usable survey formats.
• Produce timely and accurate survey data drawings, cross-sections, and actual/theoretical volume calculations that meet project requirements.
• Prepare supporting documents for preliminary, weekly, interim, and final dredging and reclamation activities based on survey results.
• Prepare work designs based on the provided design information or construction drawings, and maintain updates of changes during project execution.
• Coordinate and supervise data collection efforts.
• Process and analyze survey data to produce detailed maps and reports.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Optimize data processing workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Survey data processing

Data analysis

Quality control

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s in Hydrography or related

Tools

Survey equipment

Job description

• Process survey data for tenders or projects into grid models and other usable survey formats.
• Produce timely and accurate survey data drawings, cross-sections, and actual/theoretical volume calculations that meet project requirements.
• Prepare supporting documents for preliminary, weekly, interim, and final dredging and reclamation activities based on survey results.
• Prepare work designs based on the provided design information or construction drawings, and maintain updates of changes during project execution.
• Become familiar with all survey-related aspects and techniques, both office-based and project-based.
• Installation and troubleshooting of survey equipment, hardware, and software is considered an asset.
• Report and elevate critical project issues to the Head of Survey as needed.
• Work according to defined policies and procedures to ensure effective, efficient, and professional functioning of the survey division.
• Adhere to QA/HSE requirements and procedures.
• Work locations include the NMDC Base and NMDC project sites.
• Promote and ensure compliance with the organization’s Health & Safety policies.
• Safety is part of every employee's job; active participation in the safety program is a condition of employment to ensure a safer working environment.
• This is a general overview of the job assigned to you — at times you may be asked to perform tasks beyond the scope of this role due to operational requirements.
• Coordinate and supervise data collection efforts.
• Process and analyze survey data to produce detailed maps and reports.
• Develop and implement quality control procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Optimize data processing workflows for efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Marine or Land Survey, Geodetic Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in related industries
• Preferably with experience in dredging and civil marine projects