Principal Hydrographic Surveyor

Fugro-Geoteam AS; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work from home arrangement

Competitive compensation

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Fugro-Geoteam AS in Adelaide, Australia, is seeking an experienced hydrographer to lead HIPP survey projects from planning to reporting, with involvement in airborne LiDAR and geophysical initiatives.

You will oversee data acquisition, processing and QA/QC, act as technical lead for survey operations, and contribute to tenders while collaborating with operations across offshore and coastal projects.

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 QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of multibeam echosounders and GNSS positioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of HIPP hydrographic surveys from mobilisation to reporting.
• Oversee data acquisition, processing and QA/QC to standards.
• Act as technical lead for survey operations and equipment setup.
• Provide technical input for tenders and proposals.
• Collaborate with operations on marine geophysical, geotechnical and related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

QA/QC

GNSS positioning

Survey planning

Education

Hydrographic Survey degree

Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification

Tools

Multibeam echosounders

Hydrographic software

survey control

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Eligibility

Candidates will be asked to provide evidence of Australian working rights to be considered for this position (visa sponsorship is not offered).