Offline Hydrographic Surveyor

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 100% company match up to 6

Profit-sharing program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Job summary

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock seeks an Offline Hydrographic Surveyor to oversee onboard data management, quality control, and processing of hydrographic/bathymetric datasets. The role generates detailed charts and reports from processed data and requires travel with a 4 weeks on/4 weeks off schedule.

Responsibilities include data inspection, reporting, and collaboration with the Survey Party Chief; familiarity with GIS, online navigation, and data logging systems is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Proficiency with hydrographic data processing software (EIVA/Caris/Qimera).
• Must be a US citizen.
• Valid Offshore Physical (OEUK or similar).
• BOSIET recommended or required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect data quality and notify Online Surveyor if not suitable for processing.
• Prepare technical reports and data for delivery by deadlines.
• Manage time to prioritize processing tasks and meet project requirements.
• QC datasets at each stage to ensure data integrity.
• Create/amend charts and project templates as needed.
• Maintain processing logs and record offsets used.
• Assist Survey Party Chief with project tasks.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

BSEE

BSCE

Tools

EIVA

Caris

Qimera

Job description

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Offline Hydrographic Surveyor

Full-Time Salary Exempt Atlantic Beach, FL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1607

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $98,000.00 Annually

About the Company

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 136-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture. The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

About the Opportunity

The Offline Hydrographic Surveyor is responsible for the onboard management, quality control, and processing of all acquired survey data. This includes, but is not limited to, hydrographic and bathymetric datasets. The role also encompasses the generation of detailed charts and reports derived from the processed data.

As an Offline Hydrographic Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and processing large amounts of survey data collected from underwater environments. Your primary goal is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, and to prepare detailed reports and charts for analysis in a timely manner. This position requires travel and will work a schedule of four weeks on followed by four weeks off.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of raw data as soon as it becomes available and notify Online Surveyor if not suitable for processing
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and production of data for delivery within stated deadlines to a high standard
• Management of time to prioritize processing tasks to meet project requirements and deadlines
• QC dataset at each stage of processing sequence to ensure data integrity
• Discuss requirements and final deliverables with Survey Party Chief on a regular basis to ensure process workflow is fit for purpose
• Adhere to company data management policy, ensure all processed data is backed up on both daily and weekly basis
• Create/amend charts if requirement of project including creation of project templates
• Prepare technical reports and production of data for delivery within stated deadlines to a a high standard
• Keep processing logs up to date and record offsets used during processing
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Prefer Hydrographer, IMCA Certified Surveyor, military experience, BSEE, or BSCE
• Proficiency in using hydrographic data processing software (e.g., EIVA, Caris, Qimera)
• Valid Offshore Physical (OEUK or similar)
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
• Military (4 years preferably GIS but also electronics and communications), BSEE (One Year experience), BSCE (One year experience)
• Qualification in an appropriate engineering or IT related subject or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of precision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in GIS and SSDM will be an advantage
• Process, interpret, and monitor survey data within a supervised project environment.
• Assist Survey Party Chief with the execution of given work and tasks
• Use and interpret data acquisition equipment.
• Manage and carry out specific tasks as requested by Survey Party Chief or Offshore Construction Manager
• Assists new and current employees in performing their work in accordance with safe work procedures.
• Trains and adheres to GLDD or client company’s specific requirements.
• Good understanding of online navigation and data logging systems.
• The ability to use data storage structures
• Implement and monitor a data and report quality control system
• Advanced computer aided drafting skills for charting.
• Previous experience in hydrographic data processing or a related field, experience on subsea rock installation vessels is preferred.
• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vison, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.