Senior Benthic Ecologist and Seafloor Imaging Lead

You are an experienced and innovative oceanographer or benthic ecologist with an interest in seafloor systems. You are excited to join a dynamic and growing firm that values collaboration and innovation and is focused on the environmental challenges of tomorrow. You are looking for a position where new ideas are encouraged and where you can grow your skills and work on interesting projects.

Experienced in the lifecycle of consulting projects, you understand how to lead and execute work related to seafloor sensing via drop-cameras, echo-sounders, and video.

Integral Consulting Inc. is a science and engineering firm delivering sound technical solutions to meet today’s challenges in the health, environmental, and natural resource arenas. We are a values-driven collaborative team that is as passionate about company culture as we are about the work we do for our clients. Since our founding in 2002, we have operated with a demonstrated commitment to the well-being, diversity, and professional development of our staff and an equal commitment to strong partnerships with our clients and teaming partners.

We are a company where people come to solve today’s toughest environmental challenges through innovative ideas, exceptional teamwork, and dedication to accuracy and technical quality.

Integral is seeking an experienced and highly motivated project to consultant-level scientist to serve as the Technical Lead for our Seafloor Sediment Profile and Plan View Imaging (SPI–PV) service area. This role will provide scientific leadership, ensure technical excellence in seafloor imagery analysis, and support strategic growth of the SPI–PV service line. The ideal candidate is an established subject matter expert with strong analytical, project management, and client engagement skills.

This position may offer in-office, remote, or hybrid opportunities based on the candidate’s location and the needs of the organization.

• Direct the analysis and interpretation of SPI–PV images and seafloor video
• Serve as lead author of SPI–PV technical reports, oversee delivery, and ensure the quality of SPI–PV deliverables
• Support management of SPI–PV projects from scoping, mobilization and demobilization, field data acquisition, and analysis and reporting
• Interact with clients as Integral’s SPI–PV subject matter expert
• Support SPI–PV business development by contributing to/leading proposal efforts, giving internal and external presentations on SPI–PV technology, and participating in technical conferences.

• Lead the analysis, interpretation, and synthesis of seafloor imagery with supporting data sets (e.g., MBES, sediment chemistry, benthic taxonomy) to characterize seafloor habitats and benthic processes.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and defensibility of imagery interpretation.
• Contribute to method development and best practices for seafloor imaging, including AI assisted image analysis, seafloor modeling using structure-from-motion, and advanced communication and visualization technologies
• Mentor junior staff in imagery analysis, interpretation, and technical writing.

• GIS mapping and spatial analysis
• AI and machine learning for image analysis
• Offshore wind environmental assessment and permitting
• Contaminated sediment site assessment
• Hydrodynamic/sediment transport modeling
• Oceanography

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in marine science, oceanography, geology, environmental science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience analyzing and interpreting SPI–PV imagery.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including proposal development, budget management, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong…