Hydrographic Surveyor​/Hydrographer

Overview

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking an experienced Hydrographic Surveyor/Hydrographer to join our team. This position includes both field and office assignments and will require extensive travel to locations throughout the U.S. with occasional international travel possible. This isn't an easy position; we work long days in sometimes harsh conditions as well as remote locations. If you're experienced, looking for a challenge, and enjoy developing solutions to get the job done well, we may be the right fit for you!

You must be able and willing to be a highly responsible, capable, and contributing or leading member of our team, able to utilize technology, and think on your feet. This position will be full-time with paid travel expenses, per diem for meals, and available to be filled in several of our offices. As part of our award-winning company, we will work with you to achieve career success!

• Safe operation of small motor vessels in a variety of inland lakes and river environments and occasionally in near coastal waters.
• Lead and perform hydrographic surveys using HYPACK software and single beam, multibeam, sidescan sonar, subbottom profiler, magnetometer, and other sensors and methods along with GPS positioning, LiDAR, and various Inertial Motion Sensors.
• Perform and check office surveys including reduction of hydrographic surveys using HYPACK and other software, performing least squares and compass rule computations, and volume and area calculations.
• Travel on short notice and work safely in various locations and all types of weather conditions.

• Experience:
  
  6+ years performing hydrographic surveys or 4+ years as a surveyor with a strong desire to expand expertise, demonstrated by willingness to take hydrographic survey coursework outside of working hours
• Travel:
  Willingness to travel within the United States to meet project requirements
• Communication:
  Good verbal and written skills
• Safety: A valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

• People Focused:
  Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally
• Can Do Attitude:
  Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem-solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in surveying, civil engineering, hydrography, or a related science field
• Certification: NSPS/THSOA Certification as a Hydrographer or Certified Survey Technician
• Licensure:
  Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) or Surveyor in Training (SIT)
• More
  
  Experience:
  
  Field control, topographic, and boundary surveys and CADD/GIS experience

• Safe operation of small motor vessels in inland lakes and river environments and occasionally in near coastal waters.
• Lead and perform hydrographic surveys using HYPACK software and sensors including single beam, multibeam, sidescan sonar, subbottom profiler, magnetometer, GPS positioning, LiDAR, and Inertial Motion Sensors.
• Perform and check office surveys including reduction of hydrographic surveys using HYPACK and other software, and perform least squares and compass rule computations, volume and area calculations.
• Travel frequently and work safely in various locations and conditions.

Salary range $60,000-$120,000 determined by education, experience, licensure, and knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Check out the Careers page at  for details on the generous benefits package available, including 401(k), medical insurance, bonus program, and to find out why employees chose to join our team.

Prairie Engineers is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of diversity. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Potential candidates for this position should fill out the application form found at  and submit with cover letter and resume. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Civil Engineering

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