Hydrographer​/Marine Surveyor

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Tetra Tech is adding a Full-time or Part-time Hydrographer/Marine Surveyor (all levels) to support our marine survey services, river restoration and remediation businesses.

The location is flexible and can be based out of our Bothell WA (preferred), Nashville, TN, Boston, MA locations and/or home office. Our personnel specialize in the acquisition of bathymetric, topographic, geophysical and oceanographic data and environmental sampling throughout the United States and internationally. Work locations include inland lakes and rivers, ports and harbors and near coastal and offshore sites in support of our public, government and private clients.

We conduct surveying and field investigations for remediation and restoration planning, underwater mapping, engineering evaluations including detailed underwater infrastructure assessments for submarine cables and pipelines, dredging, habitat investigations, oceanographic studies and hydroelectric dam assessments.

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Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

• Perform hydrographic and geophysical surveys from planning to delivering data products.
• Setup, operate and troubleshoot surveying system hardware, computers, software, and cabling.
• Setup, operate HYPACK, HYSWEEP, QINSy, POSPac at competent to expert level.
• Setup, operate Leica / Trimble static GNSS and RTK GPS and process and perform QC on the data.
• Setup, operate R2
  
  Sonic 2020/2026 multibeam sonar (MBES) at a competent to expert level.
• Collect and process multibeam and/or single beam echo sounder data with CARIS, Qimera, Hypack.
• Work aboard boats from 10-250 feet in length, domestically and internationally.
• Perform field topographic, scientific or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station.
• Understand geodesy, survey and tidal datum, establish and recover survey control.
• Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures and promote safe work practices.
• Be self-motivated, responsible, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy and dependable.
• Have strong analytical and communication skills and strong desire to learn and do new things.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a diverse team.
• Travel for domestic and foreign work, ~30+% of the year, assignments is required.
• Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required.
• Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain and up/down ships ladders is required.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Additional duties as required.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2 years’ direct experience in either Land or Hydrographic Surveying (required).
• An A.S degree or certificate for land or hydrographic survey and 2+ years’ experience. (required)
• THSOA / NSPS Hydrographer Certification or PLS License are substitute for above requirements.
• The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years of field experience as a Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor.
• Land surveyors are expected to become proficient hydrographic surveyors.
• Competent to expert software experience with some combination of: HYPACK HYSWEEP Pos Pac CARIS QINSy Qimera Qinertia, Trimble Business Center, RiAcquire RiProcess ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER Makia…