Marine Geoscientist
About The Position
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and thriving coastal engineering practice, is seeking a Marine Geoscientist to support our offshore survey operations based out of our Tampa, FL or Boca Raton, FL offices. APTIM performs full-scale marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys in support of coastal restoration, offshore renewable energy development, infrastructure siting, and offshore oil and gas projects. Our geoscientists specialize in high-resolution data acquisition, processing, and interpretation to support seabed characterization, geohazard assessment, mineral resource identification, and engineering design. The selected candidate will play a primary role in offshore survey execution, including serving as a Field Party Chief (or progressing into that role) for marine geophysical and geotechnical operations. This position is field-intensive, with significant offshore time, and requires strong technical capability, leadership, and a commitment to safety.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, oceanography, or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant marine geoscience experience
- Experience supporting marine geophysical surveys using: Chirp sub-bottom profiler, Sidescan sonar, Magnetometer
- Experience with marine geotechnical sampling, including vibracores or similar systems
- Experience with geophysical acquisition and interpretation software (e.g., SonarWiz, Hypack, Discover or equivalent)
- Strong technical writing and organizational skills
- Ability and willingness to support extended offshore rotations (typically 10-14 days) in physically demanding environments
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience acting as a Field Party Chief or senior field lead on offshore surveys
- Experience with multi-channel seismic acquisition and interpretation
- Experience with survey planning and vessel mobilization
- Familiarity with GIS and mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Surfer)
- Experience supporting projects involving permitting, routing, or geohazard assessments
Responsibilities
- Serve as Offshore Field Party Chief (or directly support in that capacity), responsible for safe and efficient execution of marine survey operations, including: Crew leadership, tasking, and supervision, Daily operational planning and troubleshooting, Coordination with vessel crew, project managers, and clients offshore
- Lead and support vessel mobilization and demobilization, including setup and integration of geophysical and geotechnical systems
- Ensure compliance with APTIM safety policies, including: Leading daily safety briefings and JSAs, Enforcing safe work practices, Stopping work if unsafe conditions are observed
- Maintain daily field logs, acquisition reports, and safety documentation
- Perform real-time QA/QC of geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition
- Operate and oversee acquisition of marine survey systems, including: Chirp sub-bottom profilers, Sidescan sonar, Magnetometers, Seismic reflection systems (single-channel and multi-channel preferred), Marine vibracore systems and other geotechnical samplers
- Acquire, process, and interpret integrated geophysical and geotechnical datasets
- Prepare maps, figures, and technical reports for engineering, regulatory, and scientific applications
- Support data processing and interpretation workflows using industry-standard software
- Mentor junior staff and assist with training and development in both field and office settings
- Support survey planning, logistics, and proposal development as needed
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Company paid and optional Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
