Remote Hydrographic Data Processing Specialist

Woolpert, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work program

Principal program

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tech stipend

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Hydrographic Data Processing Specialist to join the Bathymetric Charting Data Processing Team. This role supports global marine survey projects with opportunities for remote work or in-office in San Rafael, CA or Charleston, SC.

The candidate will handle multibeam processing, side scan sonar, and data delivery packages while ensuring QA/QC and reproducibility. Ideal candidates have a degree in surveying/geomatics (or related field) with 3+ years of experience, or a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in surveying/geomatics or related field with 3+ years of experience, or a master's with 1+ year.
• Strong knowledge of hydrographic survey principles and geospatial data workflows.
• Experience with industry standard software packages such as QPS Qinsy/Qimera, CARIS, SonarWiz, SeaView, Discover, Global Mapper, POS Pac, ArcGIS.
• Detail-oriented with ability to produce accurate datasets and maintain reproducibility.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new software and workflows.
• Ability to work in a team environment and coordinate with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily imports and processing tasks on multiday projects.
• Process multibeam hydrographic data using QPS Qimera: data cleaning, refraction correction, sound velocity application.
• Perform side scan sonar processing and interpretation using SonarWiz: mosaicking, gain normalization, feature classification.
• Coordinate feature management in QPS Qimera and CARIS; review logs and metadata.
• Produce daily data packages (Coverage Tiffs, line mile reports).
• Create delivery packages (bathymetric surfaces/grids, backscatter mosaics, GIS datasets).
• Perform QA/QC to ensure data accuracy and project compliance.
• Document workflows for reproducibility across projects.
• Identify inefficiencies and help improve processing standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to meet schedules and deliverables.

Skills

Hydrographic principles

Geospatial workflows

Team collaboration

Self-management

Multitasking in production

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in surveying/geomatics/related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

QPS Qinsy

Qimera

CARIS

SonarWiz

SeaView

Global Mapper

ArcGIS

POS Pac

Job description

Woolpert, Inc. is seeking a Hydrographic Data Processing Specialist to join the Bathymetric Charting Data Processing Team. This role supports global marine survey projects with opportunities for remote work or in-office in San Rafael, CA or Charleston, SC.

The candidate will handle multibeam processing, side scan sonar, and data delivery packages while ensuring QA/QC and reproducibility. Ideal candidates have a degree in surveying/geomatics (or related field) with 3+ years of experience, or a