The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is adding a Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. The role involves performing topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, as well as field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. The successful candidate will support cable lay operations and perform various surveying and navigation tasks both domestically and internationally.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role:
- Perform and assist with topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, field data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
- Provide MakaiLay support for cable lay operations, including planning, commissioning, generating ship plans, and operating the software during cable lay. Produce as-left documentation upon completion.
- Setup, operate, and troubleshoot surveying and navigation system hardware, computers, software, and cabling.
- Setup, operate, and troubleshoot navigation equipment (e.g., GNSS, RTK), acoustic doppler profilers, and subsea positioning equipment (e.g., USBL).
- Work aboard boats ranging from 12 to 250 feet in length, both domestically and internationally.
- Setup and operate static and RTK GPS receivers and process and perform QC on the data.
- Perform field topographic, scientific, or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station.
- Utilize AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or ArcGIS to produce maps, charts, and alignment sheets.
- Understand geodesy, survey, and tidal datum, and establish and recover survey control.
- Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures, and promote safe work practices.
- Be self-motivated, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy, and dependable.
- Have strong analytical and communication skills and a strong desire to learn and adapt.
- Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Travel for domestic and foreign work, approximately 30% of the year, on assignments is required.
- Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required.
- Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain, and navigate ships' ladders is required.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or Certification or License in Land or Hydrographic Surveying with 3-5 years of experience (required).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2-3 years’ direct experience in Navigation/Positioning, Land, or Hydrographic Surveying (required).
- Experience on several (2+) cable installation projects using MakaiLay software (desired), experience on several power cable installation projects using MakaiLay (preferred).
- LSIT desired; or PLS preferred.
- More than 5 years of field experience as a Navigation/Positioning Operator, Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor, and a licensed professional land surveyor ideal.
- Experience working on small boats and large vessels desired but not required.
- Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment with changes in daily activities highly desirable.
- Experience with vessel positioning, geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry, and charting desired.
- Competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, navigation/positioning, survey, and charting software packages required.
- Expert software experience with some combination of HYPACK HYSWEEP, QPS QINSy, CARIS, MakaiLay, EIVA (two of 5 required), ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, and/or programming skills a plus.
- Expert instrumentation experience should include some combination of survey-grade GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems, ADCP, CTD, ROV, AUV, and underwater video.
- Experience with sampling equipment such as towed equipment, vibracorer, Van Veen, Niskin samplers, otter-trawls, box-corer, and gravity corer beneficial.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record without restrictions.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $60.00 hour
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience and demonstrated work experience in the above role; skills, certifications, and competencies that align to the specified role; geographic location; and education, as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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