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Hydrographic Survey Technician

Prudent Engineering · Syracuse, NY

Full-timeHardware & Other EngineeringHydrographic Services

About the role

About the Firm:

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure 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.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

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

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USD 21.65–28.85 / hour
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Posted
Nov 4, 2026 (7 days ago)
First seen by us
Nov 11, 2026
Still listed
Nov 11, 2026
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