OVERVIEW: This position will require a combination of office and field work. Applicants should have a minimum of 2-5 years professional experience in the field of hydrographic surveying and a minimum of 3 years’ experience collecting and processing multi-beam and side-scan surveys. The successful candidate will oversee field data collection, data processing, analysis, report production, equipment maintenance and other duties as assigned. Candidate must be a good communicator and be able to work well in a team environment and have the ability to travel.
DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:
- Acquire data in various marine environments using modern techniques and survey vessel operation using multibeam, singlebeam, sidescan, magnetometer, and sub-bottom.
- Plan and budget survey projects.
- Communicate with clients; report on projects.
- Support data processing, analysis, reporting, and proposal writing.
- Teach, train, manage and develop staff.
- Performs safe small vessel operations; responsible for basic boat maintenance
- Responsible for towing and backing trailers.
- Requires periodic travel, both in and out of state, and often irregular schedules including working during weekends and holidays.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 2-5 years of professional hydrographic survey experience.
- NSPS Hydrographer certification is preferred but not required.
- USCG Captain’s License is preferred but not required.
- Ability to obtain a TWIC card.
- Ability to work in a team environment, self-manage, resourceful and manage others.
- Experience with data acquisition systems including: multibeam, singlebeam, sidescan, inertial navigation, sub-bottom profilers.
- Experience with industry standard software packages including: Hypack, Caris, QPS, POS Pac, ArcGIS, etc.
- Ability to perform field work, including travel (50 to 70%), weekends, holidays, and the physical ability to lift objects over 50lbs.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, cleared background check and negative drug test result.
- A commitment to seeing projects through to completion, a high attention to detail and an enthusiastic attitude
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:
- NSPS Hydrographer certification .
- CAD experience.
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
- Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
- Sound functional/technical skills in the role.
WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For (https://www.mckimcreed.com/news-and-insights/mckim-creed-named-2024-best-firm-to-work-for/), here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
- Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
- Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
- Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
- Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
- Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
- Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.
McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.
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