Civil Engineering Tech - Hydrographic Surveys & UAS

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Fountain City (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wisconsin seeks an Engineering Technician (Civil) to ensure navigability of district waterways by conducting hydrographic surveys and supporting the unmanned aircraft program. The incumbent will coordinate equipment and vessel maintenance to keep survey operations running smoothly.

The role is posted under Direct Hire Authority. Salary ranges from $50,460 to $80,243 per year, with a 2026-10-22 application deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydrographic surveys or related field.
• Knowledge of navigation instruments and bathymetric data collection.
• Ability to coordinate equipment, vessels, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Hydrographic Survey Operations - operate survey vessels with advanced sounding equipment for bathymetric data collection.
• Support the unmanned aircraft program as needed.
• Coordinate equipment and vessel maintenance to ensure navigability of district waterways.

Job description

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Wisconsin seeks an Engineering Technician (Civil) to ensure navigability of district waterways by conducting hydrographic surveys and supporting the unmanned aircraft program. The incumbent will coordinate equipment and vessel maintenance to keep survey operations running smoothly.

The role is posted under Direct Hire Authority. Salary ranges from $50,460 to $80,243 per year, with a 2026-10-22 application deadline.