Tetra Tech
Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator – Bothell, WA
Tetra Tech, Bothell, Washington, United States, 98021
Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator – Bothell, WA
Tetra Tech is adding a Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. The role involves performing topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, as well as field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. The successful candidate will support cable lay operations and perform various surveying and navigation tasks both domestically and internationally. The Opportunity Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Your Role Perform and assist with topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. Provide MakaiLay support for cable lay operations, including planning, commissioning, generating ship plans, and operating the software during cable lay. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot surveying and navigation system hardware, computers, software, and cabling. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot navigation equipment (e.g., GNSS, RTK), acoustic doppler profilers, and subsea positioning equipment (e.g., USBL). Work aboard boats ranging from 12 to 250 feet in length, both domestically and internationally. Setup and operate static and RTK GPS receivers and process and perform QC on the data. Perform field topographic, scientific, or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station. Utilize AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or ArcGIS to produce maps, charts, and alignment sheets. Understand geodesy, survey, and tidal datum, and establish and recover survey control. Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures, and promote safe work practices. Be self-motivated, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy, and dependable. Have strong analytical and communication skills and a strong desire to learn and adapt. Be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Travel for domestic and foreign work, approximately 30% of the year, on assignments is required. Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required. Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain, and navigate ships' ladders is required. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness. Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. Qualifications Associate degree or Certification or License in Land or Hydrographic Surveying with 3-5 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2-3 years’ direct experience in Navigation/Positioning, Land, or Hydrographic Surveying. Experience on several (2+) cable installation projects using MakaiLay software. LSIT desired; or PLS preferred. More than 5 years of field experience as a Navigation/Positioning Operator, Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor, and a licensed professional land surveyor ideal. Experience working on small boats and large vessels desired but not required. Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment with changes in daily activities highly desirable. Experience with vessel positioning, geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry, and charting desired. Competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, navigation/positioning, survey, and charting software packages required. Expert software experience with some combination of HYPACK HYSWEEP, QPS QINSy, CARIS, MakaiLay, EIVA, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, and/or programming skills a plus. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Tetra Tech is adding a Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. The role involves performing topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, as well as field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. The successful candidate will support cable lay operations and perform various surveying and navigation tasks both domestically and internationally. The Opportunity Tetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Your Role Perform and assist with topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. Provide MakaiLay support for cable lay operations, including planning, commissioning, generating ship plans, and operating the software during cable lay. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot surveying and navigation system hardware, computers, software, and cabling. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot navigation equipment (e.g., GNSS, RTK), acoustic doppler profilers, and subsea positioning equipment (e.g., USBL). Work aboard boats ranging from 12 to 250 feet in length, both domestically and internationally. Setup and operate static and RTK GPS receivers and process and perform QC on the data. Perform field topographic, scientific, or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station. Utilize AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or ArcGIS to produce maps, charts, and alignment sheets. Understand geodesy, survey, and tidal datum, and establish and recover survey control. Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures, and promote safe work practices. Be self-motivated, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy, and dependable. Have strong analytical and communication skills and a strong desire to learn and adapt. Be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Travel for domestic and foreign work, approximately 30% of the year, on assignments is required. Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required. Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain, and navigate ships' ladders is required. Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards. Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness. Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns. Qualifications Associate degree or Certification or License in Land or Hydrographic Surveying with 3-5 years of experience. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2-3 years’ direct experience in Navigation/Positioning, Land, or Hydrographic Surveying. Experience on several (2+) cable installation projects using MakaiLay software. LSIT desired; or PLS preferred. More than 5 years of field experience as a Navigation/Positioning Operator, Survey Technician, Oceanographic Technician, Survey Party Chief, or Hydrographic Surveyor, and a licensed professional land surveyor ideal. Experience working on small boats and large vessels desired but not required. Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment with changes in daily activities highly desirable. Experience with vessel positioning, geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry, and charting desired. Competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, navigation/positioning, survey, and charting software packages required. Expert software experience with some combination of HYPACK HYSWEEP, QPS QINSy, CARIS, MakaiLay, EIVA, ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, and/or programming skills a plus. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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