Tetra Tech-posted about 1 year ago
$90,000 - $160,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Bothell, WA
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The Hydrographer position at Tetra Tech in Bothell, WA, involves supporting marine services, offshore energy, river restoration, and remediation projects. The role focuses on the acquisition and analysis of bathymetric, topographic, geophysical, and oceanographic data, as well as environmental sampling. The Hydrographer will work in various locations, including inland lakes, rivers, ports, and offshore sites, conducting surveys and field investigations to support public, government, and private clients.

  • Perform and assist with topographic, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, field data collection, interpretation, and reporting.
  • Setup, operate, and troubleshoot surveying system hardware, computers, software, and cabling.
  • Work aboard boats from 12-250 feet in length, domestically and internationally.
  • Setup and operate static and RTK GPS receivers and process and perform QC on the data.
  • Collect and process multibeam (MBES) and/or single beam echosounder 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, establish and recover survey control.
  • Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures, and promote safe work practices.
  • An Associate degree or Certification or License in Land or Hydrographic Surveying with 5 years' experience.
  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 3-5 years' direct experience in either Land or Hydrographic Surveying.
  • Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) desired; or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) preferred.
  • More than 5 years of field experience as a Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor is ideal.
  • Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, and experience with terrestrial, hydrographic and/or geophysical survey and charting software packages.
  • Experience working on small boats and large vessels.
  • Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry, and charting.
  • Expert software experience with Trimble Business Center, HYPACK HYSWEEP, QPS QINSy, CARIS, POSPac, Qinertia, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, SonarWiz.
  • Programming skills.
  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
  • 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.
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