Underwater Sonar Specialist

About the Firm

Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.

We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design. Condition and safety inspection. Civil and site engineering support. Construction inspection and administration. Survey and mapping and hydrographic services.

Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Prudent seeks a skilled Underwater Sonar Specialist to join our team. The Underwater Sonar Specialist is responsible for acquiring hydrographic data, including 3D bathymetry and underwater imagery, troubleshooting and installing sonar and sensor systems, and assisting with data processing and deliverable preparation. This role requires working collaboratively in a team environment while ensuring the safe and compliant use of equipment to deliver accurate, high-quality survey results.

• Acquire hydrographic data that will include 3D bathymetry and 2D underwater imagery, and may include vessel mounted LiDAR data, sub-bottom profiling data, magnetometer data, and current profiling data
• Install, troubleshoot and operate sensor systems
• Work closely in a team environment to acquire data
• Ensure safe and secure use of company owned and rental equipment while complying with industry standards and company policies
• Complete field notes and documentation
• Assist with processing data and deliverable preparation

• Demonstrate ability in remote sensing techniques
• Understanding of geodesy, underwater acoustic principles and survey concepts
• Effective technical writing and communication
• Capable of independent decision making and problem-solving
• Able to safely operate survey vehicles, survey vessels, ROVs, and USVs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

• A valid driver’s license
• Legal to work in the United States
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds
• Field experience
• Experience with GNSS survey practices and instrumentation
• Experience with hydrographic survey acquisition and processing software
• Ability to relocate to the Syracuse, NY area

• 4-year degree in hydrography, geophysics, geodetics, electronics engineering, marine geospatial, survey, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in hydrography and/or ROV inspection operations
• Certified hydrographer
• Hypack/Hysweep, Sonar Wiz, Soundtiles, and Photoshop software experience
• CADD experience

• Annual salary between $50,000 to $75,000/yr + based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K with company match
• PTO plus paid holidays
• Unlimited opportunities to advance your career

Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.