Hydro/Topo Survey Technician & COR Support

US Army Corps of Engineers; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a skilled professional to support real-time hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic data collection. The role includes providing technical direction, COR duties, and expertise across surveying tools such as CADD, HYPACK, and GIS to deliver high-quality surveying products.

The position involves mentoring lower-grade engineers and technicians in surveying practices, software usage, and field procedures, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience in collecting topographic or hydrographic surveys.
• Experience verifying survey accuracy and planning survey procedures.
• GS-08 level responsibilities typical for surveying work.
• Education substitution for experience is not permitted for this job.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional, technical, and administrative support for real-time hydrographic/topographic/geodetic data collection.
• Provide direction in acquiring surveying data for plans, specs, designs, and QA.
• Serve as COR or assist COR for A/E contracts requiring surveying work.
• Apply surveying, CADD, HYPACK, and GIS to produce surveying products and services.
• Mentor and train engineers and technicians in surveying and software use.

Skills

Surveying

CADD

HYPACK

GIS

Tools

CADD software

HYPACK software

Job description

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a skilled professional to support real-time hydrographic, topographic, and geodetic data collection. The role includes providing technical direction, COR duties, and expertise across surveying tools such as CADD, HYPACK, and GIS to deliver high-quality surveying products.

The position involves mentoring lower-grade engineers and technicians in surveying practices, software usage, and field procedures, with travel up to 10%.