Company Description

Since 1975, GBA has provided consulting engineering and surveying services from concept to completion for dredging of port development, land reclamation and coastal engineering projects. With offices located on the major estuaries of the east, west and gulf coasts, GBA is the largest firm in the US specializing in dredging engineering, hydrographic surveys, and subsurface investigations. Our recent teaming with ST Hudson Engineering has expanded the Team’s capabilities to include other engineering and surveying services.                                    

Job Description

The incumbent shall serve as Lead Hydrographic Survey Technician for a detached hydrographic/topographic survey crew with minimal supervision. Hydrographic surveys shall be conducted from vessels up to 40 feet in length. Data collection shall include single beam/multi-beam data collection, side scan sonar data collection, towed arrays including magnetometer and sub-bottom devices.           

Required Skills and Experience

• This is not an entry level position.
• SAFETY is paramount in all aspects of GBA’s work environment.  
• Skills required include, but are not limited to the following:
• Demonstrated knowledge of all inland and nearshore hydrographic surveying procedures and data processing techniques to meet or exceed the Hydrographic Standards as referenced within the Corps of Engineers Hydrographic Survey Manual. 
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate clear communication skills.  
• Ability to collect and process topographic data as referenced to hydrographic applications.  
• Extensive experience in both single beam and multi-beam hydrographic data collection and processing. Ability to perform all functions for single beam and multi-beam surveys from field to finish.  
• Experience with hydrographic surveys in support of dredging projects
• Extensive experience with utilizing industry standard hydrographic data collection and post processing software, such as: HYPACK/HYSWEEP/QUINCY/CHESAPEAKE/SONARWIZ/ ETC.   
• Demonstrated experience utilizing industry standard hydrographic data collection equipment, such as Real-Time Kinematic GPS, single beam echo sounders, multibeam data collection systems, MRUs (including all peripheral devices associated with hydrographic data collection systems). 
• Collection and post processing of Side Scan Sonar data. 
• Collection of Magnetometer data.
• Familiarity with collection of geophysical data using towed arrays.
• Functional knowledge of survey industry standards 
• Demonstrated experience providing CAD products 
• Salary shall be commensurate with skills, knowledge and demonstrated experience, augmented by professional licensure and/or certification. 
• Extensive overnight travel and a flexible schedule are required. A valid state driver’s license is mandatory.

To Apply

Send resumes to samainhart@gba-inc.com or apply online at www.gba-inc.com 

Prairie Engineers is a growing company, looking to add a Hydrographic Surveyor or Hydrographer to assist with the firm’s surveying projects at locations nationwide.  This position includes both field and office assignments and will require extensive travel to locations throughout the U.S. with occasional international travel possible.  

This isn’t an easy position; we work long days in sometimes harsh conditions and remote locations.  But if you are looking for a challenge, if you enjoy being a part of a capable and contributing team, and if you enjoy developing solutions to get the job done well, we may be the right fit for you!  You must be able and willing to be a highly responsible, capable, and contributing member of our team, able to utilize technology and think on your feet.

This position will be a full‐time position with paid travel expenses and a per diem allowance for meals, generous benefits and a competitive salary based on qualifications.  This position is available to be filled in our Hazelwood, Missouri or Vicksburg, Mississippi offices. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to travel, often on short notice, and work safely in various locations and all types of weather conditions
• Safe operation of small motor vessels in a variety of inland lakes and river environments and occasionally in near‐ coastal waters
• Ability to lead and perform hydrographic surveys using HYPACK software and single‐ beam, multibeam, side‐scan sonar, sub‐ bottom profiler, magnetometer, and other state‐of‐the‐art sensors and methods along with GPS positioning, LiDAR, and various Inertial Motion Sensors.
• Perform and check office surveys including reduction of hydrographic surveys using HYPACK and other software, performing least squared and compass rule computations, and volume and area calculations

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience:  4+ years performing hydrographic surveys or 4 years as a surveyor with a strong desire to expand expertise as demonstrated by the willingness to take hydrographic survey coursework outside of working hours

Travel:  Willingness to travel within the United States to meet project requirements

Communication:  Good verbal and written skills Safety:  A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record

Teamwork:  Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Service oriented:  Maintain focus on project delivery and client service with attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Ideals:  Professional, positive attitude with a strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Hydrography, or a related science field

Certification:  NSPS/THSOA Certification as a Hydrographer or Certified Survey Technician

Licensure:  Professional Surveyor or Surveyor Intern

More experience:  Field control, topographic, and boundary surveys

Potential candidates for this position should fill out an application at www.prairieengineers.com and contact Prairie Engineers via e‐mail at jobs@prairieengineers.com.

The Company

MIND Technology, Inc. provides technology and solutions in maritime defense and security, marine exploration and marine survey markets. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, MIND Technology is a NASDAQ listed company with a global presence and key operating locations in the United States, Singapore, Malaysia and the United Kingdom. Its Klein and Seamap units design, manufacture and sell specialized, high performance sonar and seismic exploration equipment.

The Role

Reporting to the Vice President and Chief Business Development Officer and based in the Washington DC area, the Director of US Navy Business Development will be responsible for directly contributing to MIND Technology’s annual revenue target growth and expansion into new customer and technology segments.

MIND Technology is expanding its market and customer presence by delivering leading-edge technologies and innovative applications of existing technologies to navy customers in the US and internationally. The Director, US Navy Business Development will be directly involved in creating customer engagement and opportunity capture strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Director, US Navy Business Development is responsible for developing and achieving the growth targets for the development and capture of new navy business.
• This position will work closely with MIND Technology senior executives to develop and support the company’s strategic direction, define and align rules of customer engagement, identify and leverage synergistic opportunities across the business and ensure growth objectives are achieved.
• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Capture new business opportunities with US Navy and related agencies
• Capture new business opportunities with US prime systems integrators and select international companies pursuing US Navy business
• Develop US Navy business opportunity pipeline, and establish and deliver US Navy business financial growth plans and revenue forecasts
• Develop and deliver SBIR/STTR opportunities and other customer funded R&D opportunities
• Develop and maintain key customer and partner relationships with US Navy and prime systems integrators (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Huntington Ingalls, L3Harris) 
• Identify product enhancements, new product ideas and applications based on customer needs and market trends
• Create, maintain, and coordinate an industry competitive assessment related to US Navy and related maritime markets
• Lead presentation of opportunity specific bid/no-bid reviews and proposal preparation.
• Assist the company in support of marketing and sales opportunities such as trade shows, conferences, and event planning as directed Required

Capabilities/Experience:

• 10 plus years of direct related business development experience in the U.S. Navy/defense industry and a thorough understanding of new business capture process, methods and techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of DoD/Navy acquisition processes
• Demonstrated experience delivering individual new business opportunities/wins of $5M+ in value
• Proven ability to influence and effectively shape customer requirements.
• Demonstrated success developing and delivering short and long-term order intake plans
• Thorough understanding of NAVSEA Acquisition Program Management offices and relevant Navy Warfare Laboratories (NSWC, NUWC)
• Eligibility to obtain a US security clearance and access government facilities.
• Experience capturing foreign military sales opportunities
• Understanding of export license requirements and processes (EAR, ITAR)
• Knowledge of other US maritime related agencies such as US Coast Guard and NOAA is a plus
• Program Management experience is a plus

Please forward your resume to: Kleinemployment@MIND-Technology.com

At David Evans and Associates, Inc. (DEA), our philosophy is to find outstanding professionals and give them the freedom and support to do what they do best. For over 40 years, DEA has been leading complex transportation, energy, water resources, and land development projects nationwide. Our multidisciplinary teams partner with clients to design innovative solutions that address the unique needs of each project. The firm has over 30 offices in 11 states and employs approximately 750 people. DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Pure Design Firms in the U.S.

DEA’s Marine Services division is an award-winning leader in the field of hydrographic and geophysical surveying. DEA Marine Services is staffed by a highly experienced group of professional hydrographers, surveyors, engineers, and scientists with wide-ranging expertise in hydrography, oceanography, marine geology and geophysics, geodesy, and geospatial science. We are recognized as trusted advisors to our clients and take pride in our ability to develop innovative field programs and geospatial products to address the specific objectives of each project.

We are currently seeking a Hydrographic SurveyOperations Manager to oversee the daily operations of our Vancouver, WA office and coordinating nationwide operations.  This is a salaried office-based position that may require work on weekends, off-hours and some field work during peak field season to support field operations.

As an Operations Manager, your responsibilities will be diverse and will include: equipment and staff scheduling; support of field operations; coordinating staffing and equipment with other regions to support nationwide operations; managing training programs; oversight of warehouse manager and equipment technicians; oversight of inventory and insurance schedules; work with the Director of Marine Services on equipment acquisitions; and providing mentorship for hydrographic and equipment technicians based in Vancouver. In part, this leadership includes achieving the following outcomes:

• Working closely with project managers for vessel, equipment, and staff scheduling to maximize operational efficiency, initially this will be working closely with the Director of Marine Service.

• Assuring that the services provided by hydrographic and equipment technicians satisfy DEA's contractual obligations and are responsive to each client's needs, technically excellent, and cost-effective.

• Collaborating with the IT Manager and Warehouse Manager for implementation of new systems or modifications to meet project needs.

• Supporting field operations, assisting with troubleshooting, and coordinate resolution of issues encountered to keep operations on schedule and budget.

• Managing technical and safety training to develop safe and efficient operations.

• Providing project logistics support and direction to hydrographic and equipment technicians during mobilization and demobilization of vessels and equipment. 

• Assisting project managers with review and development of activity hazard analysis and safety plans for projects.

• Assuring that DEA's policies and procedures, including risk management, equipment tracking and quality process systems are in place, function, are performed consistently, and promote all company values.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong project management and offshore operations management skills 

• Degree in Geomatics, Engineering, Hydrography, Oceanography, Geology or related science field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing, conducting, and processing hydrographic, oceanographic and marine geophysical surveys

• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and safety conscious

• Demonstrated ability directing and overseeing offshore survey operations

• Experience managing onshore and offshore safety protocols and procedures 

• Ability to travel to support field operations as needed (project startup, infill for staff shortages, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong trouble shooting skills and working knowledge of hydrographic and marine geophysical systems and current on new developments in the industry

• NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer

• Licensed as a Professional Land Surveyor or Engineer

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance

• Health Savings and Lifestyle Spending Account with employer contribution

• Support for continuing education and training opportunities

• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

• Holistic Wellbeing Program with a focus on physical, emotional, financial, career and community health

• Opportunity for growth with support and mentoring to help with professional goals

DEA is proud to be an AA/EEO employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, such as race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Apply online at:  https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=5336  

Role: Personnel Coordinator

Location: Boston, MA

Reports to: Regional Manager

Overview:

Working as part of the Operations team, as an Operations Coordinator you will work closely with the Client Manager assisting them with their clients staffing requirements as well as completing all relevant paperwork as required.

Responsibilities:

- Working closely with the Client Managers to help to source the best possible freelance personnel to fulfil their clients’ requirements.

- Keep our data base up to date with the relevant information

- Filling out contracts and sending them to the relevant contractors once they have been agreed, ensuring these are signed and filed and distributed to the relevant parties

- Assist with travel arrangements and other ad hoc bookings

- Building relationships with individuals in the freelance community

- Attending industry events where required to network with new and existing clients and contractors

Qualifications:

- Must be organized and a good communicator

- Previous experience in recruitment desirable

- Able to work off own initiative

Email your CV to robert.glover(at)cmsourcing.us 

HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYOR

This position supports the dredging and construction projects by leading the acquisition/processing of data in marine environments. Responsible for performing hydrographic surveys, and instrumentation positioning. Processing, interpretation, and display of results information.

 

Essential Requirement Tasks and Functions

• A minimum of three years of experience running single and multi-beam hydrographic surveys
• Set up of hydrographic survey equipment and proficiency operating small survey vessels
• Data collection. - Pre and post dredge surveys data processing and volume calculations
• Proficiency in AutoCAD to present survey results, interpretation of plans, and presentation within the management team and the client
• Experience with Dredge Pack software setup, display interpretation, and supporting dredging crew
• US citizenship or current work permit
• Availability to start on short notice
• Proficiency in operating small motorboat safety
• Maintain logs of daily activities, and prepares field notes, and drawings
• Takes measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product
• ROV experience desired but not required

 

Work Environment / Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions on a vessel

Occasional regional travel will be required

Job Type: Full-time

 

Compensation Package

Competitive salary in the: $100,000.00 per year range based on experience, plus benefits package that includes:

·         401(k)

·         Dental insurance

·         Health insurance

·         Paid time off

·         Relocation assistance

  

Interested parties

Submit your resume via email to: Operations@RMZMarineConstructionServices.com

The Portland District staff oversees the operation and maintenance of 19 multi-purpose dams in Oregon and a sediment retention structure in southwestern Washington. We also maintain more than 720 miles of federal navigation channels and 33 channel and harbor projects through the use of two government-owned hopper dredges and three hydrographic survey vessels.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for the day-to-day work of accomplishing pre-post dredge and conditional surveys in support of channel maintenance of navigable waterways, including foreign waters.
• Surveys are performed in support of dredge contracts, Government dredges, and published maps.
• You will serve as a field specialist on hardware and software systems used in hydrographic surveys.
• You will plan and carry out the work involved in acquisition of hydrographic survey data for channel monitoring and dredging purposes, utilizing sensitive electronic automated surveying equipment.
• You will collect and edit single beam and multibeam data to assure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance.
• You will make minor corrections and repairs and recommends action to be taken, including replacement or sending devices to the manufacturer or contact software vendor for corrections or updates.
• You will ensure equipment is in proper working order, i.e. has equipment repaired, sent out for preventative maintenance as needed, surpluses broken or outdated equipment as needed.

Travel Required

75% or less - Travel required for training, conferences and work assignments may be up to 60% of the time.

For more information on the position or to apply, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/602608500 

COMIT Research Consultant 

Job Summary 

The COMIT Research Consultant is responsible for searching for organizing, reprocessing, generating,  and disseminating multiple data products (including metadata) from acoustic multibeam bathymetry and  backscatter data files collected from 1999 to 2009, related to seafloor mapping and bathymetry primarily  around Florida and elsewhere.  

Nature of Work 

Over the course of the past 20 years, much work has been done to map the seafloor of the west Florida  shelf and other adjacent regions using various tools and techniques. While many programs have made  strides in collecting and synthesizing the current library of data and data products that are publicly  available, the USF College of Marine Science has a private library of data sources on hand that have not  been fully archived or disseminated with complete metadata. With the initiation of the Center for Ocean  Mapping and Innovative Technologies (COMIT), our short term goal is to develop a library of existing  mapping data currently available offline and to integrate these data with other publicly available data sets in national data archives and on our internal website data sites. 

USF is offering short term consultant position, for approximately three months, to perform duties related  to data mining and knowledge discovery that can be completed on site or remotely.  

Primary Duties 

The intern will be responsible for: 

• searching through existing college online databases in variable formats and devices
• developing metadata for associated data files 
• developing data products consistent with NOAA data archive procedures 
• developing some maps and other products for internal website data sharing 
• developing some very preliminary automated bathymetry and backscatter data characteristics of  transits across the Florida West Shelf using ESRI ArcGIS  

Minimum Qualifications 

This position requires a Bachelors degree in Geology or in a field directly related to the research or data  analysis responsibilities and a minimum of one year of research experience; or a Master's degree in one of the same fields. Progressively responsible work experience may substitute for the college on a year for  year basis. 

Preferred Qualifications 

Preferred candidates will possess a working knowledge of: 

• acoustic multibeam systems 
• typical data and metadata formats consistent with NOAA standards 
• database structure 
• CARIS and/or QPS Processing Software packages 
• ESRI ArcGIS including Bathymetric tools within 

To apply, please follow this link to submit your cover letter and resume. 

3D at Depth is looking for a full-time Subsea LiDAR Technician to support our clients with operations, data processing, training, and project support.  The Subsea LiDAR Technician will become a leader in the fast-growing subsea laser scanning market. Projects will be in the offshore Oil and Gas market and the Subsea LiDAR Technician will be required to work on rigs or vessels supporting global projects.

The responsibilities of the Subsea LiDAR Technician include:
• On-shore client project and product support
• Project planning
• Off-shore systems integration and operations
• Processing point cloud data to develop or validate client deliverables; off-shore and on-shore
• Delivering technical training
• System logistics support and field readiness

The Subsea LiDAR Technician will work under the Americas Operations and Client Lead in Houston, TX.
Expected travel could be up to 50%.
Competitive compensation.

Applicant requirements:
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Offshore experience and ability to hold applicable certifications
• Offshore construction survey experience; MBE, Online, Offline
• 5+ year offshore experience
• AutoCAD 3D experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Detail-oriented
• Good writing skills
• Computer troubleshooting skills; networking, Windows 10
• Technical degree in a related field: Geomatics or Hydrographic surveying 

Preferred Skills:
• Point cloud processing experience
• Leica Cyclone experience
• Survey experience
• Offshore sensor integration
• Client support experience

Please provide a CV and references to New Beginnings. 

3D at Depth is looking for full-time Data Processor(s) to support our clients with data processing, training, and project support. The Data Processor is responsible for field data processing, chart production, report writing and the QC of field data acquired.

The responsibilities of the Data Processor include:

• Examining and Checking raw survey data received from the offshore survey team.
• Examining and editing the raw survey data.
• Evaluating processed survey data and correcting processed survey data as per client requirements.
• Providing quality control of final chart products.
• Providing quality control of technical data submitted in reports and charts.
• Writing survey reports about the processed survey data.
• Acting as focal point for projects during the processing and reporting phase.

The SLS will work under the Americas Operations & Client Lead.
Competitive compensation.

Applicant requirements:

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Survey experience; MBE, Online, Offline
• Knowledge of hydrographic data acquisition, processing and reporting software.
• AutoCAD 3D experience
• Excellent presentation skills
• Detail oriented
• Good writing skills
• Computer troubleshooting skills; networking, Windows 10
• Technical degree in related field: Geomatics or Hydrographic surveying

Preferred Skills:

• Point cloud processing experience
• Leica Cyclone experience
• Previous offshore Survey experience
• Offshore sensor integration
• Client support experience

Please provide a CV and references to New Beginnings.