Hydrographic Technician I: Field Mapping & Growth Path

Mckim-; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Growth opportunities

Training and tuition support

Job summary

McKim & Creed is seeking a motivated Hydrographic Survey Technician to plan, install equipment, calibrate, collect data, and produce final hydrographic maps. You will review data for quality, support client objectives, and travel for field work up to 70% of the time.

The role requires 0–2 years in hydrographic surveying, a HS diploma with hydrography training, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate CAD and hydrographic software. A valid license is needed.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of hydrographic survey experience and data processing.
• High school diploma or GED with hydrography technical training.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Able to make objective and rational decisions.
• Good documentation skills and strong work ethic.
• Boat experience; knowledge of tides and currents; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and install equipment; calibrate and collect data for mapping.
• Review data, perform quality checks, and process data into final maps.
• Make safety and quality decisions; advise clients based on objectives.
• Travel 50–70% for field work, including weekends/holidays.

Skills

Hydrographic data processing

Documentation

Self-motivation

Decision making

Strong work ethic

Education

HS diploma or GED + hydrography tech training

Tools

CAD

Hydrographic software

Job description

McKim & Creed is seeking a motivated Hydrographic Survey Technician to plan, install equipment, calibrate, collect data, and produce final hydrographic maps. You will review data for quality, support client objectives, and travel for field work up to 70% of the time.

The role requires 0–2 years in hydrographic surveying, a HS diploma with hydrography training, strong documentation skills, and the ability to operate CAD and hydrographic software. A valid license is needed.