Hydrographic Surveyor (Wasilla, AK) - Expression of Interest

Woolpert; Wasilla (AK); Hybrid; USD 59,200 - 98,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading geospatial services firm in Wasilla, Alaska, is seeking a Hydrographic Surveyor to join their team. This role involves conducting various hydrographic surveys and processing data. Ideal candidates will have a background in surveying or a related field and experience with specific software. The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including flexible vacation and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with GNSS & optical horizontal & vertical control surveys.
• Interest in working in a marine focused organization.
• Candidates with small vessel and coastal waterways experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform multibeam and singlebeam hydrographic surveys.
• Conduct data processing for various survey techniques.
• Collaborate with teams on surveys for public and private agencies.

Skills

Self-motivated

Resourceful

Flexible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in surveying or comparable field

Tools

Global Mapper

QINSy

CARIS

EIVA Beamworks

Trimble GPS hardware and software

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Hydrographic Surveyor (Wasilla, AK) - Expression of Interest

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award‑winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Overview

No immediate vacancy, but we are always on the lookout for experienced Hydrographic Surveyors in our Wasilla, Alaska office.

Seeking a new career challenge? Woolpert is hiring a Hydrographic Survey Specialist to join our dynamic Hydrographic Survey team at our Wasilla, Alaska office.

The Hydrographic Survey team performs surveys for private and public agencies throughout the United States with offices in California, Washington, Alaska and Texas. Candidates should expect approximately 100 days of travel throughout each year.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Field Tasks Include

• Multibeam and Singlebeam Hydrographic Survey; Land Survey
• GNSS Topographic Surveys
• Terrestrial LiDAR Surveys
• GNSS & Optical Horizontal & Vertical Control Surveys
• Candidates with small vessel and coastal waterways experience are preferred.

Office Tasks Include

• Multibeam and Singlebeam Data Processing
• GNSS Static Control Network Processing and Adjustment
• Mobile & Static Terrestrial LiDAR Survey Processing (same 3d laser scan)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science or comparable field.
• Self‑motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common‑sense approach to conducting business and workload management.
• Interest and desire to work in a marine focused organization
• Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
  • Experience using Global Mapper
  • Experience using marine software (QINSy, CARIS, EIVA Beamworks)
  • Experience gathering GPS data with Trimble GPS hardware and software and data processing
  • Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD software, MS‑Visio, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign).
  • Experience with LiDAR processing
  • Experience with 3D visualization

Benefits

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: USD $59,200.00 - USD $98,800.00 /Yr.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.