Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist

Woolpert•Port Orchard, WA

8h•Remote

About The Position

Woolpert is hiring a Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist to join our dynamic Maritime Group at our Port Orchard, WA office. This role is centered on full lifecycle ownership of marine survey equipment (≈60%) combined with project coordination and financial tracking (≈40%). You will ensure that equipment is maintained, organized, and deployed efficiently while supporting project setup, tracking, and invoicing to keep work moving smoothly from kickoff through closeout. This is a non-travel, office-based role that plays a critical part in enabling successful field operations and maintaining project performance. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Requirements

3–7+ years of experience in: Marine survey, geospatial, or technical equipment environment OR Equipment logistics, operations coordination, or similar role
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple equipment assets and projects simultaneously
Experience with inventory tracking, logistics, or asset management systems
Working knowledge of project tracking, invoicing, or financial systems
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, and leadership

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with marine survey equipment (multibeam, side scan, GNSS, etc.)
Experience with tools such as: QINSy, CARIS, SonarWiz, or similar (awareness level is fine)
Experience with project accounting, budgeting, or ERP systems
Background supporting operations across multiple concurrent projects

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage marine survey equipment inventory, including: Multibeam and singlebeam systems, Side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers, GNSS/INS positioning systems and supporting hardware
Coordinate equipment check-in/check-out for field teams and projects
Track equipment status, availability, and utilization
Manage routine maintenance, calibrations, and repairs (RMA process)
Coordinate shipping, logistics, and mobilization readiness
Maintain organized storage, documentation, and configuration records
Support continuous improvement of equipment tracking systems and processes
Set up and manage projects within internal systems for: Opportunity tracking, Budgeting and cost tracking, Labor and expense monitoring
Support invoicing and project billing workflows
Track project financial performance, including: Labor hours, Equipment utilization, Expenses vs. budget
Assist project managers with P&L visibility and cost control
Help ensure projects are accurately tracked from initiation through closeout
Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and recommend improvements

Benefits

Competitive pay
Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
Paid sick time
Retirement plan
Fitness reimbursement
Pet insurance
Identity protection
Technology stipend
Employee assistance program