Tetra Tech · 5 months ago
Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator – Bothell, WA
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$30/hr - $60/hr
3+ years expTetra Tech is a leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. They are seeking a Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator to support various surveying and navigation tasks, including topographic and hydrographic survey planning and field data collection.
ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringInfrastructureNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
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. Produce as-left documentation upon completion
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
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
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
Competence in Microsoft Office, Windows OS, navigation/positioning, survey, and charting software packages
Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record without restrictions
Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time
Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain, and navigate ships' ladders
Travel for domestic and foreign work, approximately 30% of the year, on assignments is required
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
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
Preferred
Experience on several (2+) cable installation projects using MakaiLay software
Experience on several power cable installation projects using MakaiLay
LSIT
PLS
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
Experience working on small boats and large vessels
Experience working in a consulting, multi-client, fast-paced environment with changes in daily activities
Experience with vessel positioning, geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry, and charting
Expert software experience with some combination of HYPACK HYSWEEP, QPS QINSy, CARIS, MakaiLay, EIVA (two of 5 required), ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Global Mapper, SURFER, and/or programming skills
Expert instrumentation experience should include some combination of survey-grade GNSS/GPS receivers, robotic total stations, Ultra-Short Baseline (USBL) GPS-integrated inertial navigation systems, ADCP, CTD, ROV, AUV, and underwater video
Experience with sampling equipment such as towed equipment, vibracorer, Van Veen, Niskin samplers, otter-trawls, box-corer, and gravity corer
Benefits
Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
Merit-based financial rewards.
Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Company
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech provides innovative solutions focused on water, the environment and energy for the government and commercial clients.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$500M2023-08-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-12-17IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Batrack
CEO
Craig Christensen
SVP - CIO
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