Job Description
At APTIM, we come to work each day knowing that we are making an impact on the world. Our work spans from safeguarding and maintaining critical infrastructure to helping communities recover from natural disasters, from empowering our armed forces and first responders to reducing carbon and energy use, and from making cities more resilient against the threats of climate change to restoring contaminated ecological systems.
Job Overview :
APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and a thriving coastal engineering practice has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Hydrographic Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Tampa, Florida, Boca Raton, Florida or Baton Rouge, LA. APTIM performs full-scale hydrographic, geophysical, and geotechnical surveys in support of coastal restoration, offshore renewable energy development, and a variety of offshore mineral applications. APTIM hydrographers specialize in nearshore and offshore hydrographic data collection, processing, and reporting for investigations related to seabed and shallow to medium marine geology that is the foundation for mineral resource identification, regulatory permitting, infrastructure siting, geohazard analysis, pipeline / cable routes, and inspection surveys. The successful candidate will perform a variety of hydrographic work in support of geophysical and geotechnical projects.
What you can expect from APTIM :
- Work that is worthy of your time and talent
- Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
- Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
- A voice in making our company better
- Investment into your personal and professional development
Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities :
Act as Lead Hydrographer / Party Chief for a variety of coastal and marine survey projectsHydrographic system installation, maintenance, and troubleshootingResponsible for collection, processing, interpretation of multibeam and single-beam sonar dataAct as offshore field party chief, managing field projects from planning, execution, logistics, team management, and general safetyMaintain daily activity and safety logsProvide field QAQC of hydrographic dataEnsure conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and proceduresDevelopment of plans, specifications, analyses, evaluations, maps, position papers, procedures and reportsCommunication of technical concepts, evaluation results, plans, reports, etc. via oral and written presentationsWorking in combination with GPS, geophysical (chirp sub-bottom, sidescan sonar, magnetometers, etc.) and geotechnical (vibracores, surface grab samplers, etc.) equipmentOpen to travel and extended field assignments in offshore environmentsBasic Qualifications :
Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in hydrography, geomatics, geology, geophysics, geological oceanography, or related field of study5-20 years relevant experienceCategory A Hydrographer Certification, or ability to obtain within 6 monthsLicensed Professional Surveyor, or ability to obtain within 6 months, licensed in FL, LA or NCMust have strong technical / scientific writing skillsExperience with multibeam sonar survey design, implementation, data collection, and data interpretation are requiredProject setup, development, and marine hydrographic data interpretation experience using HypackExperience with ArcGis, AutoCAD, Surfer software is preferredExperience mobilizing vessels for hydrographic surveysWorks independently with minimal guidance. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experienceHas expertise in own discipline. Applies knowledge and skills to a wide range of standard and nonstandard situationsUses best practices and knowledge of internal / external business issues to improve products or services in own disciplineMonitors and controls costs within own workSolves moderately complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutionsManages own time to meet agreed targets; develops plans for short-term work activities in own areaExplains difficult issues and works to establish consensusPromotes teamwork; coaches and guides others#LI-Onsite #LI-BS1