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Hydrographic Survey Technician

Prudent Engineering
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/7/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrographic Survey Technician position at Prudent Engineering?

About The Firm

Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation with passion and kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Prudent Engineering is seeking a Hydrographic Survey Technician to work out of our Syracuse office. As a Hydrographer, your duties will include data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, trouble shooting, data acquisition, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports.

What You'll Be Able To Do

  • Assist in day-to-day operations on a Hydrographic Survey Team
  • Be able to run a multi beam or single beam Hydrographic Survey
  • Be able to process Hydrographic data and create deliverables with little supervision
  • Be able to trailer a boat and launch/recover a boat.

The Minimum Requirements We Seek

  • Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Work well in a team environment.
  • Organizational, effective time management and prioritization skills are important to the need to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Ability to ride on a boat for up to 10 hours a day.
  • Ability to legally work in the United States.
  • Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.

In addition, the candidate will have the following desired skills/software capabilities:

  • HYPACK Survey
  • SonarWiz
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • RTK GPS
  • Static GPS
  • Robotic Total Station
  • Boat Operator
  • Boat maintenance
  • Discover Side Scan
  • Discover Sub-bottom

What You'll Receive In Return

  • An hourly rate of between $21.65 to $28.85.* Plus, prevailing wage rates when applicable.
  • Medical, dental, vision.
  • 401K with company match.
  • PTO plus paid holidays.
  • Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

Salary : $22 - $29

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