Hydrographer

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock • Port Isabel, TX

24d

About The Position

We are looking for hydrographers to support our dredging operations on the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. The Hydrographer performs full-scale hydrographic surveys in support of coastal restoration, shipping channel maintenance, and large capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will perform a variety of hydrographic surveying on our project sites. The position will involve collecting, processing, analyzing and interpreting a variety of hydrographic data including multibeam sonar, single beam survey tasks. The employee will use this data to prepare hydrographic, engineering, geological and geohazard maps. The candidate must be willing to travel and be able to adapt to challenging coastal environments.

About the Company:

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is the largest provider of dredging services in the United States. In addition, Great Lakes is fully engaged in expanding its core business into the rapidly developing offshore wind energy industry. The Company has a long history of performing significant international projects. The Company employs experienced civil, ocean and mechanical engineering staff in its estimating, production and project management functions. In its over 135-year history, the Company has never failed to complete a marine project. Great Lakes owns and operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the U.S. dredging industry, comprised of approximately 200 specialized vessels. Great Lakes has a disciplined training program for engineers that ensures experienced-based performance as they advance through Company operations. The Company’s Incident-and Injury-Free® (IIF®) safety management program is integrated into all aspects of the Company’s culture. The Company’s commitment to the IIF® culture promotes a work environment where employee safety is paramount.

What you can expect:

· Safe and professional work environment.

· Work on large value dredging projects.

· Investment into your personal and professional development.

· Extensive travel benefits.

· Sleeping on shore each evening.

· Competitive compensation.

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent degree.
• Highly proficient with multibeam and single beam sonar data collection.
• HYPACK/HYSWEEP software experience required.
• Works independently with minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD software is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as hydrographer for dredging projects.
• Collection and processing of multibeam and single beam hydrographic survey data.
• Installation and calibration of survey systems.
• Ensure conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Travel position. 180-270 days on site per year.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 4% of employee contributions with immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees