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We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.\nPosition Overview \nWoolpert is looking for a Hydrographic Survey Specialist to join our Hydrographic Survey team out of our Port Orchard, WA office. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to spend real time in the field, working on marine infrastructure, marine construction, and navigational charting surveys throughout Oregon and California. Travel to other states will come up as project needs dictate, and candidates should expect approximately 100 days of travel throughout each year. \nWe are especially interested in candidates who bring both survey skills and vessel operation experience, including towing vessels on trailers. Ideally this person can run the boat as well as run the survey.\nWe are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. \nWhat You Will Do \nField tasks will include: \nMultibeam and singlebeam hydrographic survey \nGNSS topographic surveys \nTerrestrial LiDAR surveys \nSurvey vessel mobilization \nGNSS and optical horizontal and vertical control surveys \nOperating and towing survey vessels, and working in coastal waterways \nOffice tasks will include: \nMultibeam and singlebeam data processing \nGNSS static control network processing and adjustment \nAutoCAD Civil 3D \nMobile and static terrestrial LiDAR survey processing (also referred to as 3D laser scanning) \nWhat You Will Bring \nBachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science, or a comparable field. \nSelf-motivated, quick learning, curious, and resourceful, with a common-sense approach to problem solving and workload management. \nA genuine interest in working for a marine-focused organization, and an appetite for regular field work and travel. \nExperience working on vessels and conducting hydrographic or land surveys. \nPreferred experience and qualifications: \nExperience operating and towing survey vessels. \nExperience with marine survey software such as HYPACK, QINSy, Qimera, SESWin, Discover, or other hydrographic survey programs. \nExperience using Global Mapper, AutoCAD, or other CAD software. \nExperience with magnetometer, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, or USBL positioning systems. \nExperience with LiDAR mapping and processing, including terrestrial or airborne systems. \nExperience gathering GPS data with Trimble GPS hardware and software, including data processing. \nWorking knowledge of geodesy and experience generating PPK solutions. \nExperience with 3D visualization. \nWorking toward Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) licensure. \nNone of the above is required on day one. We regularly hire people with a variety of backgrounds and give them adequate training on all of these topics, but candidates who already have exposure to any of it is preferred. \nBenefits You Will Love\nCertified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:\nFreedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).\nPrincipal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.\nFlexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.\nCareer development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.\nHealth, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.\nPaid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!\nBase pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nPay Range\n$65,800—$82,300 USD\nFind out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/\nWoolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. 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