Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Location: Houston TX
Salary: $85000$105000
Work Setting: Offshore construction vessels
Schedule: Includes after-hours and weekend on-call availability

Lead hydrographic survey teams conducting detailed underwater surveys. Ensure accurate data collection processing and reporting to support marine construction safe navigation and environmental requirements.

• Plan and coordinate survey operations with project and engineering teams.
• Provide technical guidance on hydrographic surveying to clients and project stakeholders.
• Plan surveys around vessel capabilities environmental conditions and operational limitations.
• Use specialized equipment including multibeam echo sounders and GPS systems to collect accurate survey data.
• Supervise offshore survey operations while maintaining safe work practices and compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Communicate effectively with vessel crews bridge teams and offshore client representatives.
• Manage survey data acquisition processing presentation backup and submission in required formats.
• Prepare concise field and operational reports in accordance with project specifications.
• Maintain survey equipment and inventory controls.
• Address vessel operations and management issues as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable radio frequency and statutory regulations.
• Support emergency procedures hazard identification and risk assessment controls.
• Promote effective teamwork and a positive working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Senior-level experience in hydrographic surveying.
• Strong knowledge of survey data acquisition processing and management systems.
• Ability to operate and work effectively in an offshore construction vessel environment.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as part of an on-call schedule.
• Strong communication leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety regulatory compliance and risk management.

• $85000$105000 annual salary
• Performance-based bonus program
• 401(k) with 100% matching on the first 6% of employee contributions and immediate vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Annual profit-sharing contributions based on organizational performance
• Medical dental vision prescription life and disability insurance