Marine/Hydrographic Surveyor

Job Description:

We are seekinga Marine/Hydrographic Surveyor in the Baltimore, MD and Norfolk, VA areas. Must be willing to travel between Philadelphia and Norfolk.

SUMMARY
This position supports dredging and construction projects in all regions and specializes in precise positioning of equipment, and acquisition/processing of data in marine environments. Responsible for performing hydrographic surveys and maintaining positioning instrumentation on dredging vessels.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conduct hydrographic surveys in support of dredging, bridge construction, navigation, coastal works, port constructions, etc.
• Install and maintain accuracy of instrumentation on company dredges and survey vessels.
• Participate in pre-survey planning meetings with project team and Owner representatives.
• Sets up, adjusts, and operates survey equipment in order to measure distances, elevations, and angles.
• Operates survey boats.
• Safely launches, recovers and tows survey vessels.
• Responsible for coordinating maintenance and repairs of survey vessels with equipment personnel.
• Gathers survey data utilizing HYPACK/DREDGEPACK software.
• Collects and processes data though the use of Real-Time Kinematic Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers and electronic tide gauges.
• Performs complex surveying calculations using engineering calculator, laptop computer, and surveying software.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of survey industry standards and CAD products.
• Possess average to above average computer skills.
• Maintain log of daily activities.
• Prepares field notes and drawings.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outdoor weather conditions on a vessel. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee must regularly work or walk on uneven ground or onboard floating equipment. Access and egress to barges, boats and piers requires ability to do so from moving surfaces due to water motion. Must have good vision and hearing for details at close range or in the distance.

TRAVEL
Travel may be required.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
Valid state driver's license is mandatory.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Minimum 3 years of experience in hydrographic surveying, in both single beam and multi-beam hydrography.

Expected base pay range for this position is: $35.00/hr - $41.00/hr

This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

BENEFITS

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.