Hydrographic Surveyor Port Orchard, WA

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Hydrographic Surveyor to join our dynamic Hydrographic Survey team at our Port Orchard, WA office.

The Hydrographic Survey team performs surveys for private and public agencies throughout the United States with offices in California, Washington, Alaska and Texas. Candidates should expect approximately 100 days of travel throughout each year.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Field Tasks will include:

• Multibeam and Singlebeam Hydrographic Survey
• GNSS Topographic Surveys
• Terrestrial LiDAR Surveys
• GNSS & Optical Horizontal & Vertical Control Surveys
• Candidates with small vessel and coastal waterways experience are preferred.

Office Tasks will include:

• Multibeam and Singlebeam Data Processing
• GNSS Static Control Network Processing and Adjustment
• Mobile & Static Terrestrial LiDAR Survey Processing (same 3d laser scan)

• Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science or comparable field.
• Self‑motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common‑sense approach to conducting business and workload management.
• Interest and desire to work in a marine focused organization
• Preferred
  
  Experience and Qualifications:
  • Experience using Global Mapper
  • Experience using marine software (QINSy, CARIS, EIVA Beamworks)
  • Experience gathering GPS data with Trimble GPS hardware and software and data processing
  • Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD software, MS‑Visio, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign).
  • Experience with LiDAR processing
  • Experience with 3D visualization

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development:
  Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance:
  Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting .