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."  Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, OR, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water resources projects nationwide. DEA’s multi-disciplinary teams partner with clients to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. The firm has 20 offices in seven states and employs roughly 650 people firm wide.  DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Pure Design firms in the US.

David Evans and Associates, Inc. Marine Services Division is looking for a Hydrographic Project Manager, located in either Gulfport, MS, or Vancouver, WA.  Our Hydrographic Project Managers actively participate in: business development, client interaction, managing project execution, scope and budget; estimating projects; coordinating, managing and conducting field operations; overseeing and assisting with data processing efforts; managing risk to crew and equipment; QA/QC; keeping abreast with changing technology; strategic planning; and maintaining good relations with clients and staff. The scope would cover a wide range of hydrographic and marine geophysical services with a primary focus on multibeam bathymetric surveys. Additional duties would include guidance, leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the Marine Services staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• Strong project management skills
• Sound business acumen
• Ability to use some or all of the following: Reson multibeam systems, Applanix POS/MV positioning and motion reference system, EdgeTech side scan sonars and similar sonar instrumentation
• Familiar with NOAA and USACE specifications for hydrographic surveys
• Minimum of 10 years of experience managing, estimating, conducting and processing hydrographic surveys
• Minimum of five years of experience in successfully managing people and helping them achieve their maximum potential
• Must be self-motivated, detail oriented and safety conscious
• Strong working knowledge of Windows-based programs, as well as hydrographic data acquisition software including Hypack, SonarWiz, Applanix POSPac, and CARIS HIPS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Geomatics, or related science field
• Strong working knowledge of geodesy
• NSPS/THSOA Hydrographer Certification or IHO Category A Hydrographer
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor

Benefits:

 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

 

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://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=2886

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."  Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, OR, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water resources projects nationwide. DEA’s multi-disciplinary teams partner with clients to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. The firm has 20 offices in seven states and employs roughly 650 people firm wide.  DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Pure Design firms in the US.

DEA’s Marine Services division is currently searching for a IT Manager to work in our Vancouver, WA office.  The Marine Services division is a recognized industry leader in accurate, high-precision hydrographic and geophysical surveys for nautical, environmental, engineering, and scientific applications.  The IT Manager role will purchase and maintain software and hardware, support large project deliveries, manage data and data transfers, and be a liaison to the corporate IT group.                 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

·         Support remote employees, remote offices, varied project sites which may include moving vessels, and shipboard computers

·         Management and administration of large dynamic data sets

·         Management and administration of dispatrate network systems and communications

·         Advanced knowledge of network servers and equipment, data backups, software maintenance, break-fix, computer builds, and desktop support

·         Analyzes and resolves problems related to network hardware, software and communication links

·         Oversee meeting conferencing software and setup

·         Manage the IT budget for the Marine Services division

·         Limited travel

·         On Call for emergencies

Basic Qualifications:

·         10 years experience in Windows Enterprise management or 5 years of experience and a Bachelors Degree in Computer Information Systems or related degree

·         Experience with management of:

o   Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy

o   Microsoft Windows Server operating systems

o   Microsoft Windows 7 and 10 Workstations

o   Enterprise storage appliances

o   Enterprise backup system software

o   Firewalls and routers

o   Managing vendor relationships and agreements

o   Computer building

o   Telephany and Audio/video management

·         Experience supporting remote users and devices

·         Experience managing yearly internal budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Experience with management of:

o   Dell KACE

o   VMWare

o   Cisco VoIP

o   Teradici

o   Legacy computer device connectivity

 Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay
• 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

 

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:  http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DEAINC&cws=39&rid=2766

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."  Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, OR, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water resources projects nationwide. DEA’s multi-disciplinary teams partner with clients to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. The firm has 20 offices in seven states and employs roughly 650 people firm wide.  DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Pure Design firms in the US.

 

DEA is currently seeking a Hydrographic Technician to be assigned to our Gulfport, MS office but will travel to locations such and work aboard the survey vessel Blake to support hydrographic projects.  As a Hydrographic Technician your responsibilities will be diverse and will include assisting DEA hydrographers in conducting single beam, multibeam, and side scan sonar surveys.  Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to data acquisition aboard survey vessels, trailering vessels, maintaining safe and efficient operations, equipment maintenance, maintaining accurate survey logs, data processing and other duties as directed by hydrographers.

Basic Qualifications:

·         Familiar with a variety of the field’s basic concepts, practices and procedures to the completion of assignments.

·         Project experience in land or hydrographic surveying

·         Generally will have 1 or more years of relevant experience.

·         Good communication skills

·         Valid driving license with clean driving record

·         Must be detail oriented, team player, safety conscious, and able to manage multiple work assignments

·         Ability to safely haul, maneuver, and back trailers

·         Boating and nautical skills and hold, or ability to obtain, state boating license

·         Ability to perform physical labor to support offshore operations

·         Ability to travel and work 12 hour shifts aboard a vessel for a 20 day duration

·         Experience with Microsoft Office software

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Marine Science or related science field

·         USCG license

·         Project experience with multibeam or single beam hydrographic surveys

·         Familiar with NOAA and USACE standards for the conduct of hydrographic surveys

·         Experience with Hypack, CARIS HIPS and Chesapeake SonarWiz software

 

Benefits:

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

·         Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

·         401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

 

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:  http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DEAINC&cws=39&rid=2733

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."  Since its founding in 1976 in Portland, OR, DEA has become a recognized leader for progressive and sustainable design and management solutions for complex transportation, land development, energy, and water resources projects nationwide. DEA’s multi-disciplinary teams partner with clients to tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each project. The firm has 20 offices in seven states and employs roughly 650 people firm wide.  DEA is an employee-owned corporation and consistently ranks among ENR’s Top 100 Pure Design firms in the US.

 

DEA is currently seeking a Hydrographic Technician to be assigned to our Vancouver, WA office but will travel to locations such as our Gulfport, MS office to work aboard the survey vessel Blake and other locations to support hydrographic projects.  As a Hydrographic Technician your responsibilities will be diverse and will include assisting DEA hydrographers in conducting single beam, multibeam, and side scan sonar surveys.  Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to data acquisition aboard survey vessels, trailering vessels, maintaining safe and efficient operations, equipment maintenance, maintaining accurate survey logs, data processing and other duties as directed by hydrographers.

Basic Qualifications:

·         Familiar with a variety of the field’s basic concepts, practices and procedures to the completion of assignments.

·         Project experience in land or hydrographic surveying

·         Generally will have 1 or more years of relevant experience.

·         Good communication skills

·         Valid driving license with clean driving record

·         Must be detail oriented, team player, safety conscious, and able to manage multiple work assignments

·         Ability to safely haul, maneuver, and back trailers

·         Boating and nautical skills and hold, or ability to obtain, state boating license

·         Ability to perform physical labor to support offshore operations

·         Ability to travel and work 12 hour shifts aboard a vessel for a 20 day duration

·         Experience with Microsoft Office software

 

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics, Marine Science or related science field

·         USCG license

·         Project experience with multibeam or single beam hydrographic surveys

·         Familiar with NOAA and USACE standards for the conduct of hydrographic surveys

·         Experience with Hypack, CARIS HIPS and Chesapeake SonarWiz software

 

Benefits:

 

·         Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

·         Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

·         401k and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

 

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: 

http://chk.tbe.taleo.net/chk06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DEAINC&cws=39&rid=2473

The Maritime Safety Office of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency(NGA) are seeking Bathymetrists at our Springfield, VA and St. Louis, MO locations. The link to the announcement is below and under Search NGA jobs for the Job ID.

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA/

 

Job Title: Bathymetrists

Job Family: Engineering and Physical Science

Location: Springfield, VA; St Louis, MO

Job ID: 30000934

 

Position Summary:

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Bathymetrists receive, analyze, and deconflict U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers. They populate and maintain data and metadata in the bathymetry database, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices. They also provide customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data.

 

Additional Position Info:

Bathymetrists analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide safety of maritime navigation obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations. Bathymetrists must be knowledgeable in the following: hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques and equipment, various data formats; sound velocity/ship draft/sensor anomalies/datum corrections applied to survey and previously processed data; projections and grids; tidal datums; methods of sounding evaluation and deconfliction; algorithms for sounding generalization; TIN(Triangular Irregular Network) and grid models used in analysis, feature generation and 3D visualization; geospatial information processing; source analysis and data statistical analysis; NGA's Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) and nautical hard copy products; and Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) data. Bathymetrists must have experience with: Geographic Information System (GIS) applications (ArcGIS, Fledermaus, MapInfo, CARIS preferred); various data file formats (VPF, gridded data sets, ASCII, xyz, S57, etc); marine navigation production processes and utilization of imagery; and source analysis techniques and software used to build maritime databases and products. Bathymetrists must be able to balance multiple assignments at the same time and be able to work independently, and must be willing to train other Bathymetrists and share information with other team members. Bathymetrists must also be able to corporately represent NGA's mission, vision, values and goals when meeting with our customers.

Band 3 Bathymetrists assist in receiving, analyzing, and deconflicting U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers. They assist in the provision of the most accurate and relevant bathymetric and hydrographic depth data in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean modeling, and mission-specific intelligence. They analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations. They perform elementary assignments to help populate and maintain basic data and metadata in bathymetry databases, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices. These bathymetrists may also assist senior bathymetrists to provide customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data.

 

Band 3 Bathymetrists:
1. Plan and carry out activities to receive, analyze, and de-conflict U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers
2. Provide the most accurate and relevant bathymetric and hydrographic depth data in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean modeling, and mission-specific intelligence
3. Analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations
4. Perform moderately complex or difficult assignments to populate and maintain data and metadata in bathymetry databases, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices
5. Provide customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data

The Maritime Safety Office of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency(NGA) are seeking Bathymetrists at our Springfield, VA and St. Louis, MO locations. The link to the announcement is below and under Search NGA jobs for the Job ID.

https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA/

 

Job Title: Bathymetrist "Pay Ban 02"

Job Family: Engineering and Physical Science

Location: Springfield, VA; St Louis, MO

Job ID: 30000932

 

Position Summary:

ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION: Bathymetrists receive, analyze, and deconflict U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers. They populate and maintain data and metadata in the bathymetry database, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices. They also provide customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data.

 

Additional Position Info:

Bathymetrists analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide safety of maritime navigation obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations. Bathymetrists must be knowledgeable in the following: hydrographic and bathymetric surveying techniques and equipment, various data formats; sound velocity/ship draft/sensor anomalies/datum corrections applied to survey and previously processed data; projections and grids; tidal datums; methods of sounding evaluation and deconfliction; algorithms for sounding generalization; TIN(Triangular Irregular Network) and grid models used in analysis, feature generation and 3D visualization; geospatial information processing; source analysis and data statistical analysis; NGA's Digital Nautical Chart (DNC) and nautical hard copy products; and Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC) data. Bathymetrists must have experience with: Geographic Information System (GIS) applications (ArcGIS, Fledermaus, MapInfo, CARIS preferred); various data file formats (VPF, gridded data sets, ASCII,S57); marine navigation production processes and utilization of imagery; and source analysis techniques and software used to build maritime databases and products. Bathymetrists must be able to balance multiple assignments at the same time and be able to work independently, and must be willing to train other Bathymetrists and share information with other team members. Bathymetrists must also be able to corporately represent NGA's mission, vision, values and goals when meeting with our customers.

Band 2 Bathymetrists assist in receiving, analyzing, and deconflicting U.S. and foreign bathymetric data for use by the Intelligence Community (IC) and external customers. They assist in the provision of the most accurate and relevant bathymetric and hydrographic depth data in support of Safety of Navigation (SoN), ocean modeling, and mission-specific intelligence. They analyze, acquire, compile, and disseminate maritime safety information to meet NGA's worldwide maritime SoN obligations under U.S. Code, Title 10, other Federal and International laws and NGA's own regulations. They perform elementary assignments to help populate and maintain basic data and metadata in bathymetry databases, ensuring the accuracy of metadata pertaining to collection source platforms and depth recording devices. These bathymetrists may also assist senior bathymetrists to provide customers with conflated and corrected mission-specific data.

 

Band 2 Bathymetrists:
1. Generate datasets from data holdings for NGA product enrichment
2. Help acquire and disseminate maritime safety information
3. Ingest bathymetric and hydrographic datasets for maritime navigators and amphibious operators

 

 

 

 

Flux, A David Evans Enterprise, is seeking a Hydrographer to be assigned to manage and process single-beam surveys in support of dredge operations on the Columbia River between Portland and Astoria, Oregon.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

·         Directing single-beam survey operations, conducting single-beam hydrographic surveys to US Army Corps of Engineers standards in support of dredge operations, equipment calibration, data processing and delivery of data to dredge personnel. 

·         Data acquisition aboard survey vessel

·         Maintaining safe and efficient operations

·         Equipment maintenance

·         Maintaining accurate survey logs

·         Data processing

·         Quality control.

 

What we are looking for:

·         Project experience with single beam hydrographic surveys

·         Ability to travel and work a 5 day/40 hour week between Astoria and Portland, Oregon.

·         Familiar with USACE standards for the conduct of hydrographic surveys

·         Experience with Hypack Survey and Hypack Single-Beam Editor software

What we are offering:

·         Competitive pay

·         Daily per-diem

·         Opportunity to work with a well-established engineering firm

 

 

Apply online at www.workwithflux.com or email the recruiter jay.smith@workwithflux.com

Division: Hydrographic Surveys and Mapping

Job Status: Full Time – Non-union

Reports to: Hydrographic Systems Manager

 

Description:

The primary role of this position is to provide hydrographic surveying, mapping and positioning support, reporting, land survey work and general survey support.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 ·         Perform field hydrographic surveys collecting bathymetric and other data

·         Post process field data, compute quantities, create charts, and report

·         Calibration and trouble-shooting of dredge positioning systems

·         Reporting of bathymetric conditions, quantities and other pertinent data to colleagues and supervisors for review and direction

·         Quality Control and Production Tracking including preparing daily and weekly production reports

·         Collect, assemble, review and report production related materials and values

·         Perform field sediment sampling and reporting

·         Verify the precision of survey data including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites

·         Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys

·         Determine position and elevation of important features and boundaries in survey areas using precision hydrographic systems, GPS technologies, total stations and levelling instruments

·         Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and technical personnel, clients, and others

·         Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys

·         Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their precision

·         Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare proposals or to direct others in proposal preparation

·         Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures

·         Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of bathymetric and other data

·         Develop criteria for the design  and modification of survey instruments

·         Ability to travel 75-100% of the time

·         Any other duties as assigned

 

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

·         1-5 Years of experience within the hydrographic industry

·         A.S. or B.S. in Surveying and Mapping, Natural Resources or similar curriculum

·         Professional state license and or nationally recognized hydrographic certification

·         Experience utilizing bathymetric survey tools including single-beam and multi-beam echo-sounders

·         Experience using bathymetric process software

·         Experience using conventional survey tools including auto-levels, total station etc.

·         Ability to work successfully as a team member

·         Perform the work professionally, honestly, with integrity and a commitment safety and excellence

·         Willingness to work 12+ hours/day, nights and weekends depending on project schedules

Physical Demands:

Not applicable: activity is not applicable to this position

Occasionally: up to 30% of the time

Frequently: from 30%-60% of the time

Constantly: more than 60% of the time

Apply online here: https://www.jfbrennan.com/careers/current-openings

The Brennan Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Project Manager/Lead Hydrographer

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Norwood, NJ

Posted Date: March 8^th, 2018

Alpine is currently searching for a Project Manager with a specialty in hydrography to be based in Norwood, NJ. The chosen individual will be a core member of our field operations team and as such must be willing to travel, both domestically and internationally. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid working Visa.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will be expected to take on the following responsibilities:

·         Project Management, including client liaising, planning field operations, overseeing field personnel, and providing QA/QC of data.

·         Ensuring HSEQ protocols are following and that personal and co-worker safety is a top priority. 

·         Supervising the care and maintenance of equipment in the field.

·         Encouraging a culture of continuous improvement of the company’s processes, including safety program and quality management system.

·         Supporting and communicating with field staff effectively.

·         Showing leadership under pressure and motivating field staff to meet deadlines while providing clients with a high quality of data.

·         Mentoring of other Hydrographers

Qualifications:

·         A degree in a geomatics related field (hydrography, surveying, or engineering) and minimum of 5 years applied hydrographic field experience, or an applicable Master’s Degree and 3 years’ experience.

·         The Candidate’s area of expertise should fall within one or multiple of the following areas: Nautical charting, dredging, O&G infrastructure projects, marine shallow hazards surveys, submarine cable/pipeline routing, civil engineering and/or environmental assessment projects.

·         Candidate must have a working knowledge of hydrographic data acquisition systems and software including Multibeam Sonars, Singlebeam Sonars, Side Scan Sonars, and GNSS navigation systems. Knowledge of operation and deployment of geophysical equipment a plus. Software packages which could be used include QINSy, HYPACK, Edgetech Discover, SonarWiz, Caris, Qimera, and Global Mapper.

·         Knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS a plus.

·         Candidate should have good knowledge of navigation and positioning techniques, USBL experience is a plus.

·         Candidate should have trouble shooting capability on equipment especially when it comes to fine tuning systems for best results.

·         Knowledge of mobilizing third party vessels from the bottom up a plus.

·         Candidate should have good writing skills and should be able to write preliminary reports and process and interpret data at least to the QA/QC stages.

NSPS/ACSM Certified Hydrographer, Category A Hydrographer, or Professional Land Surveyor candidates will be viewed favorably.

Benefits:

Alpine offers access to training, experience and growth opportunities, providing employees a long lived and fulfilling career. As Project Manager/Lead Hydrographer you will be interfacing directly with the company’s Senior Project Managers.

Alpine offers a full benefits package including yearly salary reviews, paid vacation, personal days, health insurance coverage, life insurance, a 401K plan.  Benefits may also include corporate credit card, cellular phone and car allowance. Relocation assistance is also available if appropriate.

Alpine 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.

Please submit resume with cover letter by e-mail to careers@alpineocean.com.

Position Offered:

TerraSond Geophysicists are responsible for planning, collecting, processing and analyzing multibeam, sidescan, magnetometer, sub-bottom and other geophysical sensors. Under the supervision of the Project Manager, he or she serves as a point person for all geophysical issues, collaborates with hydrographers, project managers and other SME’s to plan, acquire, process and analyze multi-sensor datasets.  He or she will oversee the work of technicians, junior technicians, and data processors.  The geophysicist is responsible for final reporting or may be part of a team providing elements of final reports.

This position may be required to serve as a member of the vessel crew as needed.

Duties:

Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

·         The Marine Geophysicist collects and interprets geophysical data including but not limited to data collected with: sub-bottom profilers, magnetometers, gradiometers, high resolution seismic including boomers and sparker systems (single and multi-channel), ground penetrating radar, sidescan sonar, multibeam and singlebeam sonar, cone penetrometers, electrical resistivity sensors, gravity meters and other instruments used to assess the character and physical measurements upon and beneath the earth

·         Analyzes project goals, plans collection methods, determines suitable geophysical equipment for achieving project goals, installs, calibrates, tunes and operates equipment, and interprets resultant data

·         Analyzes and interprets geological and geophysical information from sources such as survey data as part of a hydrographic or land survey team or 3^rd party sources

·         Analyzes and processes data using project specified software packages such as CARIS, Sonar Wiz, Oasis Montaj, Radex Pro, Hypack and similar packages

·         The Marine Geophysicist oversees and approves Quality Assurance and Quality Control of collected and processed geophysical data

·         Researches and provides required geophysical data to plan survey operations, specifications and sensor choices

·         Assists in establishing project goals and objectives

·         Writes and proofs project descriptive reports, desktop studies, whitepapers and technical proposal components

·         Participates in and collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams

·         Plans, installs and operates hydrographic instrumentation including multibeam and single beam sonar, sidescan sonar, positioning systems and collection software

·         Processes hydrographic data both in conjunction with geophysical survey data and solely

·         Actively participates in Operations, department, and other meetings as directed by supervisor

Education/Experience:

·         BS in Geophysics; MS in Geophysics strongly preferred

·         Experience with signal processing

·         Experience with hydrographic and marine geophysical data analytical tools including Caris

·         Extensive background in mathematics to include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Skills and Special Requirements/ Licensing:

·         Demonstrated commitment to safety principles and protocols

·         Comprehensive knowledge of multiple types of geophysical data to include electromagnetics, magnetics, seismic, sonar, and gravity

·         Working understanding of geodesy and coordinate systems

·         Basic inversion theory knowledge

·         Ability to plan and execute projects from start to finish

·         Merchant Mariners Physical may be required for vessel work

·         Valid driver’s license

·         Ability to procure a passport

Work duties are performed in a combination office and field environments. Field work is performed outdoors and may take place in inclement weather and extreme temperatures. Hydrographic survey work requires working at sea for extended periods of time and may require living and working in close, cramped quarters. Both field and office work require occasional heavy lifting of survey equipment. Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, long days, and evening/weekend hours in order to meet project deadlines. Extensive travel is required.

About Us:

TERRASOND, an experienced multidisciplinary organization, remains one of the few truly independent, agile, client-focused survey companies. We deliver innovative, reliable geospatial solutions with a strong company-wide culture in HSE/Q.

OUR GREATEST resource is our people.

Our mission is to collect, compile, and identify geospatial and geophysical information that provides the best possible solution offering the lowest risk for our clients.

Local around the globe, we excel at executing remote and challenging surveys. We have successfully completed thousands of surveys in over 28 countries around the world for over 330 clients. These range from inland surveys to deep ocean seabed exploration and mapping projects.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.

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If you require an accommodation to complete the application, please contact Human Resources at (907) 745-7215 x147.

TerraSond is committed to a drug free workplace. Drug screening and background checks are required.