Principal Hydrographic Surveyor

Fugro; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive compensation

12 week Parental Leave policy

Salary continuance insurance

Career development

Diversity and inclusion

No-ego culture

Global innovative company

Job summary

Fugro is seeking an experienced hydrographer to lead and deliver complex HIPP hydrographic surveys in Australia. You will guide planning, data collection, processing, QA/QC and reporting, while supporting tenders and multidisciplinary marine projects including geophysics and LiDAR.

The role requires Level 1 certification or a plan to achieve it, strong vessel-based survey experience, and hands-on leadership to drive project success with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree or recognised qualification in Hydrographic Survey.
• Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification or the ability to achieve Level 1 accreditation soon.
• Experience delivering vessel-based hydrographic surveys with data processing and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GNSS systems, multibeam sonar and hydrographic software.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of HIPP hydrographic survey projects from mobilisation to reporting and handover.
• Oversee data acquisition, processing and QA/QC to meet specifications and standards.
• Serve as technical lead for survey operations, equipment setup, calibration and methodologies.
• Provide technical input for tenders and collaborate with operations on related marine projects.

Skills

Hydrographic surveying

GNSS positioning

Multibeam echosounders

QA/QC oversight

Project leadership

Education

Degree or recognised qualification in Hydrographic Survey

Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification OR pathway to Level 1 accreditation

Tools

Hydrographic software

Survey data processing

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a team delivering some of Australia's most significant hydrographic and marine spatial projects.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join a team delivering some of Australia's most significant hydrographic and marine spatial projects.

In this role, you will play a key role in the planning, delivery and technical leadership of complex HIPP projects. If variety is something you are looking for, Fugro offer the added opportunity to get involved with multidisciplinary projects including airborne LiDAR, geophysics, geotechnical investigations and positioning services.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Lead the planning and delivery of HIPP hydrographic survey projects from mobilisation through to reporting and client handover.
• Oversee data acquisition, processing and QA/QC to ensure compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Act as technical lead for survey operations, equipment setup, calibration and survey methodologies.
• Provide technical input for tenders.
• Opportunity to work alongside operations teams on marine geophysical, geotechnical, positioning and construction projects, as well as airborne LiDAR data acquisition projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hydrographer who is already Level 1 qualified, or who has Cat A Qualification with the skills, experience and motivation to achieve Level 1 certification with Fugro’s support in the short term.

About You

You enjoy solving technical challenges, leading projects and delivering high-quality outcomes. You bring strong hydrographic experience, a collaborative mindset and the confidence to take ownership of projects and guide others.

We Are Looking For

• Degree or recognised qualification in Hydrographic Survey.
• Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification, or the experience, competency and motivation to achieve Level 1 accreditation in the short term.
• Demonstrated experience delivering vessel-based hydrographic surveys, including acquisition, processing, QA/QC and reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of multibeam echosounders, GNSS positioning systems, survey control and industry-standard hydrographic software.
• Experience working as the SiC on HIPP projects - preferred.
• Experience across offshore, coastal, ports or marine infrastructure projects.

Who Are We

We are Fugro, the world’s leading Geo-data specialist, focused on mapping, modeling and monitoring data about the earth’s surface and the structures built upon it. With clients spanning land, sea and space, our respected reputation is grounded in valuing our employees as our greatest asset, a steadfast commitment to delivery excellence, and an innovative approach that leverages cutting-edge technology to solve our clients' challenges.

Our teams deliver hydrographic, marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys, precise positioning services, construction support, and airborne LiDAR data acquisition, to provide the insights that power major offshore, coastal and infrastructure projects.

How We Work

At Fugro, we embrace a collaborative way of working where people are encouraged to be themselves, recognising that diverse voices and cultures contribute unique perspectives, spark creativity, and drive innovation.

We aim to help our people grow toward their full potential by promoting alignment, autonomy, and personal accountability, within a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment. While we value the flexibility of remote work, we also value face-to-face interactions, whiteboard discussions and sharing a meal together.

Fugro offers

• Ongoing, hybrid work from home arrangement | Flexible start and finish times
• Competitive compensation | Annual salary reviews
• 12 week Parental Leave policy
• Salary continuance insurance
• Culture that supports career development, training and progression
• An inclusive and diverse group of colleagues who happily share knowledge
• Friendly, "no-ego" environment where you can be yourself
• Global, progressive company with industry leading innovation and cutting-edge technology