Hydrographic Surveyor

Madre Integrated Engineering; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Madre Integrated Engineering seeks a skilled Hydrographic Survey Engineer to plan and execute offshore and coastal surveys in Doha. You will run data collection using multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, GPS, and total stations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

With 5–7 years offshore experience and IHO/FIG Category A/B certification, you will coordinate with project managers and offshore teams to deliver nautical charts, bathymetric maps, and seabed models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Surveying.
• Minimum 5–7 years of hydrographic survey experience, offshore preferred.
• IHO/FIG Hydrographic Survey Certification (Category A/B).
• BOSIET / HUET Offshore Survival Training.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hydrographic surveys for offshore and coastal projects.
• Operate survey equipment (multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, GPS, total stations) to collect accurate seabed and coastal data.
• Process survey data to produce nautical charts, bathymetric maps, and seabed models.
• Ensure precise vessel positioning and navigation during survey operations.
• Verify accuracy of survey data, calibrate instruments, and maintain compliance with international standards.
• Prepare survey reports, charts, and documentation for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Follow offshore HSE protocols, permit-to-work systems, and ensure safe survey operations.
• Work closely with project managers, geophysicists, and offshore teams to deliver survey outputs.

Skills

Hydrographic survey methods

Geospatial data processing

Offshore teamwork

Quality control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Surveying

Tools

Hypack

QINSy

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Madre Integrated Engineering | Full time

Survey Planning : Plan and execute hydrographic surveys for offshore and coastal projects.

Data Collection : Operate survey equipment (multibeam echo sounders, side-scan sonar, GPS, total stations) to collect accurate seabed and coastal data.

Charting & Mapping : Process survey data to produce nautical charts, bathymetric maps, and seabed models.

Positioning & Navigation : Ensure precise vessel positioning and navigation during survey operations.

Quality Control : Verify accuracy of survey data, calibrate instruments, and maintain compliance with international standards.

Reporting : Prepare survey reports, charts, and documentation for clients and regulatory authorities.

Safety Compliance : Follow offshore HSE protocols, permit-to-work systems, and ensure safe survey operations.

Coordination : Work closely with project managers, geophysicists, and offshore teams to deliver survey outputs.

Strong knowledge of hydrographic survey methods, bathymetry, and geospatial data processing.

Proficiency in survey software (Hypack, QINSy, AutoCAD, GIS).

Familiarity with GPS, DGPS, RTK, and acoustic positioning systems.

Ability to interpret and process large datasets into usable charts and maps.

Effective communication and teamwork skills in offshore environments.

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrography, Geomatics, Civil Engineering, or Surveying.

Minimum 5–7 years of hydrographic survey experience, preferably offshore.

Certifications & Training

IHO/FIG Hydrographic Survey Certification (Category A/B).

BOSIET / HUET Offshore Survival Training.