Senior Marine Geophysicist - Field Survey Expert

David Evans and Associates, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k plan

Professional development

Vacation & holidays

Wellbeing program

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Marine Geophysicist for its Marine Services Unit in Santa Clarita, CA. The job involves leading hydrographic and marine geophysical surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring high data quality on challenging offshore projects.

You will work with advanced systems, perform field operations, and coordinate with project managers and clients to deliver accurate results and support business development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience supporting marine geophysical and/or hydrographic survey projects.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with marine geophysical survey equipment, data acquisition, and quality control in offshore and nearshore environments.
• Proven ability to execute field operations, including equipment setup, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance during marine surveys.
• Experience working on extended field assignments and performing sea duty under varying environmental conditions.
• Strong working knowledge of marine positioning, navigation systems, and survey software used in geophysical data collection.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project managers, field crews, and clients to ensure project success and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Executing and supporting project tasks for marine surveys and data collection.
• Interacting with clients and contributing to business development activities.
• Performing field operations, including extended sea duty assignments.
• Ensuring equipment readiness and data quality under challenging conditions.

Skills

Marine survey equipment

Data quality control

Field operations

Marine positioning

Navigation systems

Client communication

Tools

Survey software

Job description

David Evans and Associates, Inc. is seeking a Marine Geophysicist for its Marine Services Unit in Santa Clarita, CA. The job involves leading hydrographic and marine geophysical surveys, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring high data quality on challenging offshore projects.

You will work with advanced systems, perform field operations, and coordinate with project managers and clients to deliver accurate results and support business development.