Field Engineer Hydrographic Surveyor â Dredging
Field Engineer Hydrographic Surveyor â Dredging
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$ 75000 - 110000
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21-08-2025
Job Description
Field Engineer Hydrographic Surveyor - Dredging
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Summary:
Location: East/West Coast
Company: The Dutra Group Dredging Division
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $75000$110000
Company: The Dutra Group Dredging Division
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $75000$110000
About The Dutra Group
With over a century of experience The Dutra Group is a family-owned industry leader in marine construction dredging and aggregate production. Headquartered in California the company operates through three integrated divisions:
- Dutra Dredging
- Dutra Construction
- San Rafael Rock Quarry
Founded in 1904 by Antone Dutra the company has played a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the infrastructure of the United States waterways. From restoring shorelines and managing flood control to maintaining vital navigation channels The Dutra Group continues to deliver reliable environmentally responsible solutions for complex maritime and civil projects.
As we continue to grow were looking for a motivated and skilled Project Engineer to join our Dredging Division someone ready to contribute to impactful projects and uphold our legacy of excellence in marine infrastructure.
Now Hiring: Field Engineer Dredging Division
As the marine construction and dredging industry continues to grow so does our team. Were currently looking for a Field Engineer to join us and help lead critical field operations.
n this role youll be responsible for conducting hydrographic surveys (multibeam and/or single beam) managing and processing survey data and preparing daily production reports related to dredging time volume and work completed. Youll also provide key technical support to dredge crews ensuring they have the information needed to operate efficiently and safely each day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform and process multibeam and/or single beam hydrographic surveys
- Create and manage survey files and project data
- Provide daily production reporting for active dredging operations
- Support field crews with technical insight and plan coordination
Location:
This position is based primarily in the Southeast United States (Florida North Carolina South Carolina Alabama Louisiana Texas) or San Francisco Bay Area but will occasionally require travel to project sites throughout the country. Onsite presence during dredging operations is essential.
Preferred Skills & Tools:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with GPS RTK and R2 Sonic setup.
- Familiarity with Hypack AutoCAD HCSS HeavyJob and Vista is a strong plus
- Solid organizational and communication skills
- Field-savvy and ready to adapt to a dynamic work environment
Full Position Summary:
As a Field Engineer you will coordinate and oversee the planning organization and execution of engineering tasks across assigned dredging and marine construction projects. Youll exercise both field and office-based responsibilities to ensure projects are completed on time within scope and in compliance with safety and quality standards. This role may include supervising junior staff or subcontractors.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Hydrographic Surveying
Conduct multibeam and/or single beam hydrographic surveys and process survey data to generate accurate and usable products for field engineering and reporting use. - Topographic / RTK Surveying
- Conduct topographic surveys and process survey data to generate accurate and usable products for beach and upland fill sites is a strong plus.
- Survey Data & File Management
- Maintain organized survey files and records for all project-related activities to support planning reporting and compliance.
- Survey Control & Positioning Systems
Set up and quality-check project survey control points. Configure and verify GPS-based equipment positioning systems ensuring accurate integration with hardware and software. - Project Documentation & Submittals
Prepare and submit project submittals including Work Plans Quality Control Plans Safety Plans and Environmental Plans. Maintain the submittal log to track approvals and updates. - Project Coordination & Administration
Support the development and tracking of RFIs project schedules and cost projections. Assist with coordination between field and office teams to ensure effective communication and execution. - Production Tracking & Reporting
Monitor and report daily productivity on project activities to the Operations team. Identify and address deviations from plan in a timely manner. - Contract Documentation Support
Assist in the preparation and pricing of Contract Change Orders helping to document and justify scope adjustments or additional work. - Monthly Project Financials -Contribute to the preparation and tracking of:
- Monthly pay estimates
- Actual vs. budget cost reports
- Estimated cost and revenue-at-completion reports
- Revenue adjustments due to quantity variations and delivery changes
Key Competencies
- Clear Communication
- Communicate effectively in both writing and speech. Prepares concise status reports speaks with clarity and professionalism listens attentively and shares information tactfully and candidly.
- Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
- Tackles complex challenges by analyzing information evaluating options and implementing effective solutions. Shows initiative and sound judgment in resolving difficult issues.
- Resource Management
- Ensure proper selection use and care of tools equipment and materials to maximize efficiency and meet project needs.
- Attention to Detail
- Consistently delivers high-quality work by thoroughly checking for accuracy and completeness. Takes pride in precision and execution.
- Team Collaboration
- Builds strong working relationships encourages open communication and promotes a positive collaborative team environment to achieve shared goals.
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Efficiently manages time and competing priorities. Demonstrates adaptability resourcefulness and the ability to stay organized in dynamic field conditions.
- Environmental Health & Safety Awareness
- Maintains a strong commitment to health safety and environmental standards. Integrates safe work practices and sustainability into all phases of project design and execution.
QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education/Experience: Bachelors degree (B. A. or B.S.) from four-year college; Associate degree(A.A. or A.S.) in Construction Management Surveying or Similar Fields; at least three years experience with project engineering in Marine Construction or Dredging without a degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Language Ability: strong written and verbal communication skills in order to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers clients and customers.
- Reasoning Ability: ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions given in written oral diagram or schedule form.
- Computer Skills: to perform this job successfully an individual should be Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Familiarity with Hypack AutoCAD HCSS HeavyJob and Vista is a strong plus.
- Physical Presence: Regular and predictable physical presence at assigned work location is an essential qualification for this position due to the importance of the team-related aspects of the essential duties the aggressive timeframes under which the employee will operate and the need for face-to-face interaction with employees in order to properly perform job-related functions.
- Ability to travel as needed for projects. Regular schedule is 19 days on 9 days off. Per-diem provided when traveling for assigned projects.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:This position entails giving verbal and written direction to onsite surveyors and subcontractors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear.
- The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger handle or feel.
- The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Pay Range: $75000 - $110000 per year
PRIVACY NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA JOB APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES
The Dutra Group and its affiliates and subsidiaries (Dutra we us and our) adopts this Privacy Notice (Notice) pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (together the CCPA). This Notice explains our online and offline practices regarding the collection use and disclosure of personal information of job applicants and employees who reside in California. Please read this Notice carefully so you understand our practices regarding your information.
For more information about the types of information we collect and use in connection with your general access and use of our website please review our general Privacy Policy for Dutras Website found here: Dutra Collects Your Information
- Website Visitors: Dutra collects personal information from visitors to our website when voluntarily provided. For instance we collect personal information when someone contacts us through our contact form.
- Website Navigational Information: As you navigate the Website Dutra may gather information through common tools like cookies which are small data files stored on your computer. This may include standard browser information IP addresses and your actions on the Website (e.g. pages viewed links clicked). Cookies are used for administrative purposes such as storing preferences. Cookies do not contain information allowing direct contact and can be managed via your browser settings.
- Job Applications:Dutra uses Paycor a third-party HR service provider to manage our job application process. When you apply for a position with Dutra through our Website you will be directed to a Paycor-hosted application portal. All personal information submitted during the job application process is collected and stored by Paycor. Dutra does not control or direct how Paycor stores or uses any personal information submitted through this application portal. As Paycor manages the collection and processing of your personal information during the job application process we strongly encourage you to review Paycors Privacy Policy. You can access Paycors Privacy Policy at: Parties: Your current prospective or former employer or a similarly affiliated entity may provide personal information to Dutra to facilitate the processing of hiring benefits management payroll services tax compliance scheduling and timekeeping onboarding data analytics or other related human resources-related services.
Information Dutra Collects and the Purpose of Use
- Identifiers. Examples include: real name alias postal address Internet Protocol address email address account name social security number drivers license number passport number or other similar identifier necessary to make employment decisions and manage employment relationships.
- Sensitive Personal Information. Examples include: a social security number drivers license information state identification card passport information or racial or ethnic origin.
- Personal information categories listed in the California Customer Records statute (Cal. Civ. Code 1798.80(e)). Examples include: name signature Social Security number address telephone number passport number drivers license or state identification card number insurance policy number education employment employment history bank account number medical information or other information necessary to provide health insurance and other benefits including dependents and emergency contact information.
- Geolocation data.Examples include: physical location or movement of certain equipment in possession of our employees.
- Legally protected classification characteristics under California or federal law. Examples may include: age race color national origin citizenship marital status medical condition physical or mental disability sex (including gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy or childbirth and related medical conditions) veteran or military status.
- Internet or other similar network activity. Examples include: cookies and IP addresses.
- Sensory data: Examples include: voicemails.
- Professional or employment-related information.Examples may include: Information regarding prior job experience positions held names of prior supervisors.
- Non-public education information. Examples include: Education records directly related to a student maintained by an educational institution or party acting on its behalf such as grades transcripts class lists student schedules student identification codes student financial information or student disciplinary records.
No Sale of Personal Information
Dutra does not sell your personal information or your sensitive personal information nor do we share it with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We collect and use your personal information for the following business purposes consistent with and only as permitted by applicable law:
- To consider job applicants for current and potential future employment opportunities and assess their skills qualifications and interests against our career opportunities.
- To schedule job applicants for interviews and communicate with them about their application and employment opportunities.
- To evaluate a job applicants employment application corroborating the information contained in the application and any supporting documents and (where applicable) conducting employment related screening and background checks.
- To manage the employment relationship with Dutra facilitate employment administration processing and maintenance such as providing benefits to employees and their beneficiaries processing payroll and general office administration.
- To manage the employment relationship with Dutra and facilitate a safe work environment.
- To facilitate IT and equipment safety functionality and maintenance.
- To comply with local state and federal laws and regulations.
- For any other purposes that we disclose to you at the time of collection.
Pursuant to this Notice Dutra may disclose some of the personal information to a third-party vendor as necessary for our hiring practices. For example such vendors could include the agencies we use to conduct pre-employment screening (such as background checks) and conduct drug testing.
Dutra may use or disclose information provided if required by law to protect its rights comply with legal processes comply with government authorities or safeguard users employees or the public.
Except as described in this Privacy Policy we do not share your personal information with unknown or unaffiliated third parties nor cross-reference your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Unless otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy Dutra will not share sell rent or trade your information without prior consent.
Retention of Your Personal Information
Dutra will retain your personal information for the time period reasonably necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Notice or any other notice provided at the time of collection taking into account applicable statutes of limitation and records retention requirements under applicable law. The criteria used to determine our retention periods include (i) for as long as we have an ongoing relationship with you (ii) as required by a legal obligation to which we are subject and (iii) as necessary to resolve any disputes or enforce our legal agreements with you.
Our Commitment Not to Discriminate
Dutra will not discriminate or retaliate against a job applicant for exercising their rights under the CCPA including by denying you benefits or services that we make available charging you different prices or rates for services or benefits providing a different level or quality of services or benefits or suggesting that you may receive a different price or level of quality of services or benefits.
Your Rights Under CCPA
California residents have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Consumer Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) with regard to their personal data:
- Right to know which personal information is collected and processed;
- Right to delete their personal information;
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information to third parties;
- Right to opt-out of the sharing of personal information with third parties;
- Right to limit use or disclosure of personal information with third parties;
- Right to non-retaliation for exercising any of the rights concerning personal data;
- Right to data portability; and
- Right to correct any inaccurate personal information.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise the rights described above you must submit a verifiable consumer request to us by calling call the Dutras hotline at or visit .
Please be aware that the CCPA provides certain limitations and exceptions to the foregoing rights.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
Pursuant to 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) as a federal contractor Dutra shares the following provision with all job applicants and employees:
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Changes to Notice
Dutra continues to evaluate its practices and records in relation to the CCPA to ensure compliance with all requirements. Accordingly Dutra may update this Notice from time to time. Please review our Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Contact Information
To exercise the rights described in CCPA above you must submit a verifiable consumer request to us by calling call the Dutras hotline at or visit .
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