Offline Hydrographic Surveyor

About the Company

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States.  In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry.  The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects.  The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions.  In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project.  Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels.  Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations.  The Company's Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company's culture.  The Company's commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

About the Opportunity

The Offline Hydrographic Surveyor is responsible for the onboard management, quality control, and processing of all acquired survey data. This includes, but is not limited to, hydrographic and bathymetric datasets. The role also encompasses the generation of detailed charts and reports derived from the processed data.

As an Offline Hydrographic Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing and processing large amounts of survey data collected from underwater environments. Your primary goal is to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the data, and to prepare detailed reports and charts for analysis in a timely manner. This position requires travel and will work a schedule of four weeks on followed by four weeks off.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the quality of raw data as soon as it becomes available and notify Online Surveyor if not suitable for processing
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports and production of data for delivery within stated deadlines to a high standard
• Management of time to prioritize processing tasks to meet project requirements and deadlines
• QC dataset at each stage of processing sequence to ensure data integrity
• Discuss requirements and final deliverables with Survey Party Chief on a regular basis to ensure process workflow is fit for purpose
• Adhere to company data management policy, ensure all processed data is backed up on both daily and weekly basis
• Create/amend charts if requirement of project including creation of project templates
• Prepare technical reports and production of data for delivery within stated deadlines to a a high standard
• Keep processing logs up to date and record offsets used during processing
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Prefer Hydrographer, IMCA Certified Surveyor, military experience, BSEE, or BSCE
• Proficiency in using hydrographic data processing software (e.g., EIVA, Caris, Qimera)
• Valid Offshore Physical (OEUK or similar)
• BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training)
• Military (4 years preferably GIS but also electronics and communications), BSEE (One Year experience), BSCE (One year experience)
• Qualification in an appropriate engineering or IT related subject or appropriate technical/military experience and qualifications.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of precision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge and experience in GIS and SSDM will be an advantage
• Process, interpret, and monitor survey data within a supervised project environment.
• Assist Survey Party Chief with the execution of given work and tasks
• Use and interpret data acquisition equipment.
• Manage and carry out specific tasks as requested by Survey Party Chief or Offshore Construction Manager
• Assists new and current employees in performing their work in accordance with safe work procedures.
• Trains and adheres to GLDD or client company’s specific requirements.
• Good understanding of online navigation and data logging systems.
• The ability to use data storage structures
• Implement and monitor a data and report quality control system
• Advanced computer aided drafting skills for charting.
• Previous experience in hydrographic data processing or a related field, experience on subsea rock installation vessels is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program.
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants’ 401(k) accounts based on company’s annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vison, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected category.