Hydrographic Surveyor

Position Location: Texas

T. Baker Smith is in search of an experienced, project-oriented Hydrographic Surveyor to join our team of professionals in Texas. The position requires frequent travel to remote and/or offshore project locations to support hydrographic and/or geophysical fieldwork.

Your Opportunity:

• A chance to work both in the field and the office.
• The primary focus will be the performance of hydrographic, and depth of cover projects both major/minor in size.
• Responsible for operation of satellite survey equipment, conventional survey equipment (Total Stations, EDMS, Transit, etc.), and acoustic survey equipment interfaced to graphic computer system for navigation purposes in the marine environment.
• Performance of minor maintenance of field equipment and survey vessels. Requires travel for technical and field testing aboard survey vessels.
• Drive vehicles to and from office locations and marine docks
• Load and unload equipment and install it on vessels to be used in the surveying procedure.
• Set up, interface, test, and operate surface/sub-surface positioning equipment including DGPS, sonar, and related systems.

Desired Qualifications Skills:

• Preferable, but not required, Bachelor of Science in Surveying or Geomatics degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college/university.
• 2-5 years’ experience in Bathymetric equipment includes multibeam echo sounders, single beam echo sounders, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, GPS survey instruments, utility locating equipment, and small vessels.
• Experience with HYPACK data collection and processing software, AutoCAD/Mapping as well as Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with the setup and configuration of computer workstations and networks; working aboard vessels; and working with hand tools necessary to install electronic or mechanical equipment aboard a vessel.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a client focus and a can-do attitude are required.
• Must be detail oriented, team player, safety conscious, and able to manage multiple work assignments.
• Boating and nautical skills and hold, or ability to obtain, state boating license.
• Ability to travel and work shifts aboard a vessel.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is generally in both a typical office and outside environment and thus, exposed to the noise, dust, smells, and other environmental factors present in such an environment.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, requiring 40+ hours per week. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates and clients are required.

Travel

Extensive travel by vehicle, air, or other mode of transportation, in the United States and internationally will be required for this position. Nights away from home and weekend commitments to the firm, its associates, and clients are required. Monthly, or more as required, visits to each of the firm’s US based locations (where the respective discipline has a presence) and quarterly to international locations (where the respective discipline has a presence) are required.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to  providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.