Position Summary:

GBA is seeking multiple Lead Hydrographers with 3+ years of marine survey experience.  There are job openings in All GBA Locations.  Hydrographic surveys will be conducted from vessels up to 45 feet in length.  Data collection will include single beam, multi-beam, side scan sonar and towed arrays including magnetometer and sub-bottom devices. This is not an entry level position.  This is an on-site position; however, the candidate will be required to support survey operations along the East, West and Gulf coasts as needed.  The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understand and follow safety guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in and lead hydrographic and geophysical survey projects from inception to completion (i.e. data acquisition, post processing, QA, etc.)
• Perform hydrographic surveys in support of dredging projects & beach nourishment.
• Collect and process topographic data as referenced to hydrographic applications.
• Support the maintenance, upkeep, and documentation of the survey vessel and company vehicles in concert with the vessel captain.
• Mobilization & calibration of marine positioning, hydrographic and geophysical systems on marine survey vessels.
• Complete regular inspection, repair and maintenance of survey systems
• Project & technical report writing
• Mentoring others
• Ensure accordance with company standards, industry standards and local regulations.

 Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inland and nearshore hydrographic surveying procedures and data processing techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in both single beam and multi-beam hydrographic data collection and processing. Ability to perform all functions for single beam and multi-beam surveys from field to finish.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing industry standard hydrographic data collection and post processing software such as: Hypack, Hysweep, QPS Qinsy, Sonarwiz, etc. 
• Demonstrated experience using AutoCAD to prepare survey deliverables.  Experience with Autodesk Civil3D highly desired.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in hydrographic surveying.
• Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, hydrography, oceanography, geosciences, civil engineering or closely related discipline from an accredited program strongly preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must possess or can obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with collection and post processing of side scan sonar data, and geophysical data using towed arrays including magnetometer and sub-bottom devices a plus.
• Possession of or ability to obtain NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer (CH), CAT A Hydrographer, Professional Land Surveyor (PLS), Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred but not required.

Travel:

Frequent travel to inland and nearshore areas is required for this position.  Travel can consist of single day survey events (i.e., out, and back in the same day); however, some surveys will require overnight stay when multiple days are required to complete. Rotating shift schedules should be expected on large survey and beach nourishment projects.  Survey rotations will require weekend work.   

GBA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status