EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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.

DEA Marine Services is in search of an experienced, project-oriented Hydrographer to join our team of professionals. This position will be based in our Vancouver, WA office, but may be located in the Pacific Northwest and will require frequent travel to remote and/or offshore project locations to support hydrographic and/or geophysical fieldwork. Fieldwork opportunities will include large-scale, offshore surveys aboard our 82’ survey vessel Blake or other large vessels in addition to smaller scale coastal, estuarine or riverine surveys with trailerable launches, watercraft, and/or remotely operated vehicles. When not in the field, the candidate will be expected to provide significant support and/or oversight to our geospatial data processing workflows, perform quality control checks on work products, and produce high quality project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain hydrographic survey equipment including single beam, multibeam, and side scan sonar systems, positioning instruments and motion sensors, sound speed sensors, and other ancillary equipment such as sediment sampling devices and hydraulic systems.
• Operate survey-related software for data acquisition, navigation, and survey documentation including review of GNSS data streams and software to confirm accurate positioning
• Coordinate and collaborate with the project team(s) to review project plans and provide project updates
• Perform in-field quality assurance, data management, and documentation activities
• Conduct in-field mobilization and demobilization of survey vessels and equipment
• Work independently or as a team to analyze and process hydrographic data, prepare survey documentation, produce project deliverables, and perform quality control checks of work products and procedures

Qualifications

• B.S. in Marine Science, Physical Science, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• 3-5 years of hydrographic and/or geophysical survey experience
• Familiarity with NOAA and USACE survey specifications
• Professional certification/licensure preferable, but not required
• Knowledge of all aspects of hydrographic surveying including vessel positioning, tides and tidal zoning, survey vessel configuration, cartography, sound velocity concepts, sonar data acquisition, interpretation, and troubleshooting, and survey documentation procedures
• Comprehensive knowledge of hydrographic data acquisition, processing, and analysis packages including Caris, Hypack, and Chesapeake SonarWiz
• Demonstrated commitment to established safety procedures

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.

To apply for this position, follow this link:  https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=4824

DOF Subsea currently have an upcoming job opportunity for a Surveyor Grade I to join our team. The function is to implement and maintain survey standards during offshore operations. This includes setting up and operating the survey equipment, logging, QC and backing up of data. The candidate will assist the Senior Surveyor or Party Chief following instructions and fulfilling a shift role unsupervised. The Surveyor will conduct duties on vessels offshore.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of offshore experience required; i.e. surface & subsurface experience required
• Degree in Surveying/Geomatics or equivalent
• Able to obtain appropriate offshore medical and offshore survival course
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United State, i.e. US Citizen or Permanent Resident

For more information, visit here: https://apply.workable.com/dof-subsea/j/5454048F18/

DOF Subsea currently have an immediate job opportunity for a skilled Senior Surveyor to join our team. The Senior Surveyor function is to implement and manage survey project assignments, adherence to survey standards throughout offshore operations and day-to-day supervision, guidance and support to the Junior Surveyors. The Senior Surveyor is responsible for the set up and testing of the online navigation suite, undertaking calibrations of associated survey sensors and performing a 12-hour online shift whilst offshore. The position requires personnel to maintain high quality survey records, take part in hazard identifications, risk assessments and be part of the overall team. It includes writing field memos and reports for clients.

Requirements

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the set-up and testing of the online navigation and data logging systems
• Responsible for the calibration of survey sensors
• Responsible for the daily operation of on-line systems
• Responsible for the quality control of positioning systems/ sensors and logged data
• Responsible for maintaining survey quality records (including daily logbook)
• Responsible for instruction and performance monitoring of junior surveyors
• Performance of work role in accordance with company and project policies & procedures
• Ensure that data gathered is in accordance within contractual and company specification
• Reporting of operational activities and logged data that does not meet acceptance criteria
• Take part in hazard identification and risk assessment as required by Party Chief/Project Manager
• Emergency situation reporting to assigned work supervisor

For more information, please visit: https://apply.workable.com/dof-subsea/j/4D5CDFC9B4/

DEA’s Marine Services Division is looking for a Marine Equipment Technician to work in our Vancouver, WA location. In this role you will be required to work with specialized hydrographic and marine geophysical instrumentation systems performing inspections, diagnosis, minor repairs, and maintenance of equipment including managing small fabrication projects. Responsible for preparing and organizing equipment systems safely and efficiently for mobilization and demobilization, according to project requirements and agreed upon procedures. Assist in maintaining equipment inventory and manage shipping and receiving. Act as the point of contact for field staff regarding equipment and instrumentation needs or issues.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Evaluate, setup, install and maintain marine instrumentation and equipment systems
• Manage process of scheduling repair and maintenance of vehicles, vessels and maintain systems for immediate deployment
• Maintain inventory procedures, monitor movement of shipments and maintain shipping and receiving logs
• Maintain warehouse and workshop to uphold a clean, safe and orderly working environment
• Manage vessel, trailer and vehicle records, track licensing, annual inspections, certifications, and assist in managing safety and compliance
• Support and assist with other related duties and special projects as requested
• May occasionally conduct field work in offshore, coastal and inland marine environments

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree or Technical training and minimum 3+ years relevant experience
• Strong mechanical and technical experience/aptitude in fast-paced, changing environment
• Able to travel and work independently as well as within a team environment, prioritizing workload and following through on tasks
• Strong trouble shooting and analytical skills
• Working knowledge of marine electronics and electrical wiring
• Experience working around and maintaining engines, boats, and/or electronics
• Experience driving large vehicles and trailering boats
• Adept at communicating, both written and verbally

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, oceanography, marine science, or related discipline is desirable.  Relevant experience can replace degree. 
• Knowledge and experience in applying advanced concepts, practices, and procedures as they relate to: integration of hydrographic instrumentation, networking wired/wireless communications, integration of autonomous platforms, topside and wet end cable repair.
• Ability to advancing technical skills to maintain specialized systems used to gather and analyze hydrographic, marine geophysical, oceanographic  and other ancillary data. 

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.

To apply for this position, follow this link: https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=DEAINC&cws=37&rid=4740

Job Description: Design cutting-edge sonar imaging systems for both unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and underwater towed systems. Convert logic and algorithm descriptions into functional products. Debug completed PCB assemblies insystem, in collaboration with other software and hardware engineers. Enjoy learning from the very best in the industry while making a significant personal contribution. .

For more information, please visit here: http://kleinmarinesystems.com/PDF/job_postings/Klein_Senior-Electrical-Engineer_FPGA-Designer_October-2020.pdf

Job Description: Design cutting-edge sonar imaging systems for both unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) and underwater towed systems. Convert logic and algorithm descriptions into functional products. Debug completed PCB assemblies insystem, in collaboration with other software and hardware engineers. Enjoy learning from the very best in the industry while making a significant personal contribution.

For more information, please visit here: http://kleinmarinesystems.com/PDF/job_postings/Klein_Electrical-Engineer-FPGA-Designer_October-2020.pdf

Job 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.

Mandatory Qualifications

MANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job, applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online applications must demonstrate qualification by providing specific examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1. Demonstrated experience collecting bathymetric or hydrographic data; and/or data manipulation, feature extraction, and/or attribution of bathymetric or hydrographic data independently. 2. Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information System (GIS). 3. Proven ability to communicate ongoing work to peer and leadership through written, visual, spoken reports and briefings. 4. Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking to problem identification, analysis and resolution on challenging issues.

For more information on the job posting, please click here: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/20210121

Job Description

Saildrone is seeking an experienced Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) to develop internal processes, procedures, and infrastructure for acquisition, post-processing, and management of  bathymetric data. You will be part of a talented, collaborative team at the forefront of exciting new ventures in the autonomous vehicle space. 

Role Responsibilities

As a Bathymetry Data Manager (BDM) your responsibilities will include development and integration of an end-to-end data management system for bathymetry and associated data acquired by Saildrone’s fleet of autonomous vehicles.  In addition, you will be responsible for post-processing of collected data, including single-beam sonar, multibeam sonar, sound velocity profiles, and GNSS data. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Instituting, configuring and maintaining cloud-based solutions for data processing, management, and access

• Establishing data processing procedures and associated QA/QC standards

• Implementing new technologies, processes and procedures to improve data quality and usability

• Providing final products to internal and external customers

• Assisting in the production of final reports, research papers, and presentations

• Keeping up to date on latest IHO and national data standards and procedures

For more information on the position and to apply, please visit: https://careers.jobscore.com/careers/saildrone/jobs/bathymetry-data-manager-b3EHv6vQ4r64XqaKjuTcQg?ref=rss&sid=68 

The University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Ocean Science and Engineering (SOSE), is offering a position in hydrographic science at the tenure-track, Assistant Professor level for the hydrographic science academic programs offered through the Division of Marine Science (DMS) at the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC). Applicants should submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications for the position, including a research plan, teaching philosophy with a curricular plan, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of at least four references.  Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.usm.edu.  For inquiries about the position, contact Stephan Howden, Chair of the Search Committee, at Stephan.howden@usm.edu.

JOB SUMMARY

A successful candidate is expected to conduct an active research program and participate in the hydrographic science degree programs including the masters and bachelor’s programs, which are recognized at the Category-A (Cat-A) and Category-B (Cat-B) levels, respectively, by the International Hydrographic Organization. The latter efforts include curricula review, delivery and development of the program, and faculty experience in delivering a Cat-A hydrographic science curricula is highly desirable.  There is also the opportunity for advisement of students pursuing the hydrographic science emphasis area in the Marine Science PhD program.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Teach graduate courses in the MS Hydrographic Science Program
2. Teach undergraduate courses in the BS Hydrographic Science Program
3. Work with the faculty teaching in the Hydrographic Science programs to review curricula, plan and coordinate classes including practical exercises.
4. Participate in the late July Hydrographic Science Masters Degree Comprehensive Exam
5. Build and maintain a funded research program related to Hydrographic Science that funds graduate students
6. Publish research results in peer-reviewed science and/or engineering literature.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USM is a regionally, nationally and internationally recognized leader in marine science. The School of Ocean Science and Engineering, combined with 5 research vessels and research centers focused on hydrography, marine and coastal sciences and fisheries provides an exceptional research and education environment for our students.  DMS is home to an interdisciplinary program of graduate and undergraduate study and research in marine environments.  Sixteen on-site faculty conduct research and teach courses in biological oceanography, marine chemistry, geological oceanography, physical oceanography, remote sensing, numerical modeling, ocean engineering and hydrography to ~50 full-time graduate students at SSC and ~40 undergraduates at the USM Gulf Park campus. The Division offers Marine Science B.S. (with a CAT-B hydrographic science emphasis option), M.S. and Ph.D. degrees (including a Ph.D. with hydrography emphasis), Hydrographic Science M.S. (Cat-A) and B.S. in Ocean Engineering.  Located at SSC, DMS is strategically situated at the single largest concentration of oceanographers and hydrographers in the world.  Faculty interact with research scientists at government agencies located on site and at the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Center of Excellence (JALBTCX) including the Naval Oceanographic Office, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command (CNMOC), Naval Research Laboratory (NRL-SSC), USACE, NOAA, USGS, and NASA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in hydrographic science, marine science, geomatics engineering, ocean engineering, or closely related field. Applicants will have demonstrated field and research experience, including a publication record in acoustic based hydrographic and bathymetric surveying, precise positioning at sea, and preferably experience in bathymetric LIDAR collection and processing. Proficiency in commercial software packages used to collect and process hydrographic data is expected. Also desirable is an interest in applying hydrographic technologies to collaborative opportunities in marine science, including biological, chemical, physical, geological and fisheries oceanography.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Demonstrated field and research experience, including a publication record in acoustic based hydrographic and bathymetric surveying, and precise positioning at sea. Proficiency in commercial software packages used to collect and process hydrographic data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bathymetric LIDAR collection and processing.  Oceanographic autonomous vehicle (AUV, ASV) application.

At McLaren Engineering, we believe it is the optimal mix of talent, experience, passion and creativity that sets an engineering firm apart from its competition. The successes experienced by our clients through their projects have proven that we can bring any thought, vision or daydream to fruition. There are no limitations, no boundaries, to the engineering challenges McLaren can meet.

Overview:
The Geomatics Division is a highly collaborative team. With a group of Professional Surveyors, Hydrographers, Technicians, and Geoscientists, we offer a special skillset to achieve client preferences.

We have an immediate opening for a Hydrographic Surveyor to join the Hydrographic and Geophysical practice of our Geomatics Division in either our New Jersey, Albany, or New York City office. We are looking for self-motivated, team-oriented technical staff with strong communication skills and a background in marine survey and/or geosciences. The position will involve surveying above and underwater across the United States with a primary focus in New York Harbor, and the Northeast.  

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct field operations for hydrographic and geophysical survey projects
• Installation, calibration, and operation of high resolution multibeam and singlebeam sonar systems
• Acquisition, Post processing, Analysis, and QA/QC of hydrographic datasets
• Installation and operation of GNSS and motion reference positioning equipment, calibration techniques, and post processing
• Preparation of survey reports and other technical documents
• Liaise with other professionals and departments to gather information for projects
• Complete all company required HSE training; actively participate in regular safety meetings
• Assist with mobilizing and demobilizing survey vessels in the field, including trailering, launching and recovery of vessels
• Assist with vessel operations as needed
• Creation of final products in AutoCAD or GIS
• Performs other duties as required

For more information and to apply for the position, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=329e492c-22c1-4cbd-8dbe-895334621fcb&jobId=321629&lang=en_US&source=CC4