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.

What youll be able to do:

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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

The requirements we seek:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid drivers license
• Legal to work in the Unites 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 SonarWiz Soundtiles and Photoshop software experience
• CADD experience

What we offer:

• Annual salary between $50000 to $75000/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.