Senior Hydrographic Surveyor - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

The Senior Hydrographic Surveyor supports dredging and construction projects for Michels Construction, Inc.’s Marine Operations team. The role specializes in precisely positioning equipment and conducting surveys to obtain and process data in a marine environment. Marine Operations provides services including mechanical and hydraulic dredging, certified commercial diving, lock and dam repair, inspection, and debris removal. Extensive travel is required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, or a related field and 3–5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
  • Experience utilizing hydrographic data acquisition software.
  • Proficiency utilizing survey tools, GPS equipment, and hydrographic equipment.
  • Must possess a valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles that may be driven and an acceptable driving record.
  • Comfortable towing vessels.
  • Ability to operate a small boat or watercraft.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.
  • Enjoy collaborating and communicating with teammates.

Nice To Haves

  • Enjoy taking on new challenges and working with evolving technology.

Responsibilities

  • Support dredging and construction projects.
  • Precisely position equipment.
  • Complete surveys to obtain and process data in a marine environment.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Legal Plan
  • Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan
  • Employee training investment averaging $5,000 per year
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