Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Senior Hydrographic Surveyor

Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $85,000–$105,000
Work Setting: Offshore construction vessels
Schedule: Includes after-hours and weekend on-call availability

Role Overview

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• $85,000–$105,000 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