Marine Geoscientist

APTIM

Boca Raton (FL)

On-site

USD 89,544,000 - 103,320,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is seeking a Marine Geoscientist to support offshore survey operations from Tampa or Boca Raton, FL. The role emphasizes leadership, field execution, and data interpretation across geophysical and geotechnical datasets.

You will work in a field-intensive environment with significant offshore time, coordinating with vessel crews, project managers, and clients while ensuring safety and quality in data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in geology, geophysics, oceanography, or related field.
4+ years of marine geoscience experience.
Experience with chirp sub-bottom profiler, sidescan sonar, and magnetometer.
Experience with vibracores or similar geotechnical samplers.
Proficiency with geophysical acquisition/interpretation software (SonarWiz, Hypack, Discover or equivalent).

Responsibilities

Serve as Offshore Field Party Chief (or support in that capacity) for marine survey operations.
Lead vessel mobilization/demobilization and integration of systems.
Maintain daily field logs, acquisition reports, and safety documentation.
Perform real-time QA/QC of geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition.
Prepare maps, figures, and technical reports for regulatory and engineering use.
Mentor junior staff and assist with training in field and office settings.

Skills

Field leadership

Technical writing

Offshore rotations

Education

Bachelor of Science in geology/geophysics/oceanography

Tools

SonarWiz

Hypack

Discover

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Surfer

Job description

Job Overview

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and thriving coastal engineering practice, is seeking a Marine Geoscientist to support our offshore survey operations based out of our Tampa, FL or Boca Raton, FL offices.

APTIM performs full-scale marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys in support of coastal restoration, offshore renewable energy development, infrastructure siting, and offshore oil and gas projects. Our geoscientists specialize in high-resolution data acquisition, processing, and interpretation to support seabed characterization, geohazard assessment, mineral resource identification, and engineering design.

The selected candidate will play a primary role in offshore survey execution, including serving as a Field Party Chief (or progressing into that role) for marine geophysical and geotechnical operations. This position is field-intensive, with significant offshore time, and requires strong technical capability, leadership, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Serve as Offshore Field Party Chief (or directly support in that capacity), responsible for safe and efficient execution of marine survey operations, including:

Crew leadership, tasking, and supervision
Daily operational planning and troubleshooting
Coordination with vessel crew, project managers, and clients offshore

Lead and support vessel mobilization and demobilization, including setup and integration of geophysical and geotechnical systems
Ensure compliance with APTIM safety policies, including:

Leading daily safety briefings and JSAs
Enforcing safe work practices
Stopping work if unsafe conditions are observed

Maintain daily field logs, acquisition reports, and safety documentation
Perform real-time QA/QC of geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition
Operate and oversee acquisition of marine survey systems, including:

Chirp sub-bottom profilers
Sidescan sonar
Magnetometers
Seismic reflection systems (single-channel and multi-channel preferred)
Marine vibracore systems and other geotechnical samplers

Acquire, process, and interpret integrated geophysical and geotechnical datasets
Prepare maps, figures, and technical reports for engineering, regulatory, and scientific applications
Support data processing and interpretation workflows using industry-standard software
Mentor junior staff and assist with training and development in both field and office settings
Support survey planning, logistics, and proposal development as needed

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, oceanography, or a related field
4+ years of relevant marine geoscience experience
Experience supporting marine geophysical surveys using:

Chirp sub-bottom profiler
Sidescan sonar
Magnetometer

Experience with marine geotechnical sampling, including vibracores or similar systems
Experience with geophysical acquisition and interpretation software (e.g., SonarWiz, Hypack, Discover or equivalent)
Strong technical writing and organizational skills
Ability and willingness to support extended offshore rotations (typically 10-14 days) in physically demanding environments

Preferred

Prior experience acting as a Field Party Chief or senior field lead on offshore surveys
Experience with multi-channel seismic acquisition and interpretation
Experience with survey planning and vessel mobilization
Familiarity with GIS and mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Surfer)
Experience supporting projects involving permitting, routing, or geohazard assessments

Additional Information

This position is heavily field-based, with a significant portion of time spent offshore
Candidates must be adaptable, safety-focused, and capable of working in dynamic marine environments

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

Work that is worthy of your time and talent
Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
A voice in making our company better
Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $31.25 to $36.06 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
Company paid and optional Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here: