Offshore Survey Engineer

Rosenxt Group•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Offshore Survey Engineer is responsible for mobilizing, operating, acquiring data with, quality-controlling, maintaining, and providing technical support for survey, positioning, and measurement systems used in offshore and subsea survey operations. Field technologies may include inertial navigation, imaging, photogrammetry, machine vision, acoustic positioning, GNSS, and other positioning and measurement systems. The engineer acquires, monitors, processes, and quality-controls survey data and supports accurate project results in accordance with client scopes of work, project requirements, and company procedures. The role requires technical knowledge, independent judgment, and problem-solving in field and office environments. The position combines office, remote, workshop, vessel, and offshore work. Assignments may involve worldwide travel, including at relatively short notice, extended periods away from home, and shifts of up to 12 hours on days or nights. Work may take place aboard moving vessels, offshore installations, and industrial facilities, with possible exposure to noise, vibration, moving equipment, restricted work areas, adverse weather, and marine conditions. The role also supports project planning, equipment preparation and testing, remote survey operations, subsea tooling and product development, data processing, and improvements to survey procedures and methods. Zupt is a specialist in offshore survey, positioning, metrology, and inspection based in Northwest Houston, Texas, and is part of Rosenxt, a privately owned global technology group. The company describes its team as approximately 25 people and offers career development and benefits through the wider group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in engineering, surveying, geomatics, geophysics, ocean science, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
Technical and analytical ability appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.
Ability to understand, configure, and work with electronic instrumentation, computer systems, and technical software.
Ability to analyze technical problems and perform systematic troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret technical data and exercise independent technical judgment within assigned responsibilities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prepare clear technical documentation and reports.
Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally and work offshore for extended periods.
Ability to obtain and maintain the medical, safety, and training certifications required for assigned offshore work.
Ability to work safely and effectively in offshore and marine environments, including aboard moving vessels for extended periods.
Ability to board vessels and offshore facilities, climb stairs and ladders, and move safely through industrial and marine work areas.
Ability to stand or work for extended periods during field operations.
Ability to handle and assist with installation and recovery of survey equipment in accordance with applicable lifting and safety procedures.
Ability to use computers, electronic instrumentation, and hand tools associated with survey equipment.
Ability to work scheduled day or night shifts, including shifts of up to 12 hours during offshore or remote operations.
Meet applicable medical, safety, and training requirements for assigned offshore work.
Obtain and maintain a valid passport and required visas or work authorizations when required for project assignments.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in offshore survey, positioning, subsea operations, or a related technical field.
Experience with survey operations or survey instrumentation.
Experience with inertial navigation systems.
Experience with imaging, photogrammetry, or machine-vision systems.
Experience with acoustic and/or GNSS positioning systems.
Experience with survey data acquisition and processing software.
Experience with ROV or other subsea operations.
Offshore medical fitness certification, including OEUK certification where required.
BOSIET/FUET or equivalent offshore survival and safety training.
Client-, operator-, or country-specific safety certifications, or other certifications required for specific vessels, offshore facilities, or project locations.

Responsibilities

Mobilize, configure, test, and operate survey, positioning, and measurement equipment.
Perform offshore survey and positioning activities according to project procedures, task plans, and technical requirements.
Operate and integrate inertial navigation, photogrammetry, acoustic positioning, GNSS, imaging, and other survey and measurement systems.
Monitor system performance, measurement integrity, and data quality during survey operations.
Identify, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment, communications, software, integration, and data-quality issues.
Perform survey calculations and process, review, and quality-control collected data.
Evaluate survey results and identify data or system performance that may not meet project requirements.
Maintain accurate field records, equipment records, and project documentation.
Prepare survey reports, data summaries, and other project deliverables.
Communicate technical information, survey results, and project status to supervisors, clients, and other project personnel.
Coordinate survey activities with vessel crews, ROV personnel, client representatives, and other contractors.
Maintain assigned equipment in serviceable condition and report defects or deficiencies.
Follow company quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures and applicable client requirements.
Support Project Managers in project planning and execution and review assigned scopes of work, procedures, and technical requirements.
Complete required company, technical, and safety training.
Prepare, configure, and test equipment before field mobilization; test and inspect equipment after field operations; and calibrate, test, and evaluate equipment condition and serviceability.
Support remote survey operations, including shift work when required.
Support the design, development, testing, and documentation of subsea tooling in accordance with approved client and project requirements.
Support engineering and development of new products, systems, and capabilities, including mechanical design, prototyping, integration, and testing.
Process, review, and quality-control survey data collected by field personnel.
Assist in developing and improving survey procedures, equipment configurations, and operational methods.
Maintain technical documentation and equipment records.
Comply with company and client health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements; follow approved procedures, task plans, and risk assessments; and report unsafe conditions, equipment deficiencies, and operational risks.
Exercise stop-work authority when an unsafe condition is identified, protect company and client property, and report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage.
Perform other duties reasonably associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

Development and career growth within a global, innovative group of companies.
401(k) with up to 5% company match, immediately vested.
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life insurance plus additional voluntary insurance options.
Immediate time-off eligibility, including vacation, PTO/sick time, and holidays.
Offshore pay and offshore time-off benefits.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support.
Professional development and ongoing training.
Employee referral program.
Tuition reimbursement to support continued education.