Hydrographic Survey Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026. Prudent Engineering scores A on the Alion truth index.
About the Firm:
Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure with Passion and Kindness.
We provide quality, cost-effective engineering services to state and local governments and private-sector clients across New York State and Pennsylvania. Our project portfolio features experience in bridge, highway, and structural design; condition and safety inspection; civil and site engineering support; construction inspection and administration; survey and mapping; and hydrographic services.
Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prudent Engineering is seeking a Hydrographic Survey Technician to work out of our Syracuse office. As a Hydrographer, your duties will include data QA/QC, equipment setup/calibration, trouble shooting, data acquisition, data processing, equipment maintenance, and production of final deliverables/reports.
What you'll be able to do:
- Assist in day-to-day operations on a Hydrographic Survey Team
- Be able to run a multi beam or single beam Hydrographic Survey
- Be able to process Hydrographic data and create deliverables with little supervision
- Be able to trailer a boat and launch/recover a boat.
The minimum requirements we seek:
- Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS.
- Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Work well in a team environment.
- Organizational, effective time management and prioritization skills are important to the need to work to deadlines.
- Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Ability to ride on a boat for up to 10 hours a day.
- Ability to legally work in the United States.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
In addition, the candidate will have the following desired skills/software capabilities:
- HYPACK Survey
- SonarWiz
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- RTK GPS
- Static GPS
- Robotic Total Station
- Boat Operator
- Boat maintenance
- Discover Side Scan
- Discover Sub-bottom
What you'll receive in return:
- An hourly rate of between $21.65 to $28.85.* Plus, prevailing wage rates when applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision.
- 401K with company match.
- PTO plus paid holidays.
- Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.