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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prudent Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Hydrographic Party Chief to work out of our Syracuse, NY office. In this role, you will lead a team of surveyors, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality collection of hydrographic data.
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:
- Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion - Assist with project proposal and reporting tasks as needed - Communicate with applicable personnel regarding the status of the survey, update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, to ensure schedules are maintained
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS.
- 3 or more years of experience preferred in the Survey or Geophysical industry - 3 or more years of experience preferred with HYPACK/HYSWEEP - Knowledge of basic geodesy and understanding of datums - Familiarity with R2Sonic multibeam systems and Edgetech sub-bottom profiling and side-scan sonar systems - Possess excellent oral and written communication skills - Work well in a team environment - Experience with trailering and operating a survey vessel - Interest and passion for new technology applications for hydrographic mapping - Maintain a valid driver’s license - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Our preferred qualifications:
- NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer or interest in pursuing certification - Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations - Experience with MicroStation and/or other CAD software
What you’ll receive in return:
- A base salary of $60,000 to $85,000. * 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.
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