Senior Hydrographic Surveyor - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Training investments averaging $5,000 per employee

Recognition and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor to support dredging and construction projects within its Marine Operations team. This role involves the precise positioning of equipment to gather and process data in marine environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Geography and 3-5 years of experience, showcasing skills in hydrographic data acquisition and familiarity with GPS and survey tools. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program including Health and Dental.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in hydrographic surveying or equivalent.
• Experience in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.
• Valid driver license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Support dredging and construction projects.
• Specialize in the precise positioning of equipment.
• Obtain and process data in a marine environment.

Skills

Hydrographic data acquisition software

Survey tools

GPS equipment

Operating small boats

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, or related field

Job description

Senior Hydrographic Surveyor - Michels Construction, Inc.

If you like variety and challenge and take satisfaction from knowing your work supports modern construction, consider joining the Michels Construction, Inc., Marine Operations team. Marine Operations provides services to include mechanical and hydraulic dredging, certified commercial diving, lock and dam repair, inspection, and debris removal, just to name a few. The end product might not be visible, but it will be essential. Our work improves lives.

As a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor, your key responsibilities will be to support dredging and construction projects and specialize in the precise positioning of equipment in order to complete surveys to obtain and process data in a marine environment.

• Support dynamic and growing industries
• Operate within a family‑owned and operated organization
• Benefit from training investments averaging $5,000 per employee each year
• Receive recognition and advancement opportunities
• Contribute to one of North America’s largest, most diversified energy and infrastructure contractors
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Why you?

• Thrive in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines
• Relish new challenges and evolving technology
• Collaborate and communicate with teammates
• Know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• Comfortable towing vessels
• Ability to operate a small boat or watercraft

What it takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, or related field and 3‑5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination
• Experience utilizing hydrographic data acquisition software
• Proficiency in utilizing survey tools, GPS equipment, and hydrographic equipment
• Valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles which may be driven and an acceptable driving record

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.