Prudent Engineering
About the Firm:
Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prudent Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Hydrographic Party Chief to work out of our
Buffalo, Syracuse, or Staten Island, New York offices.
In this role, you will lead a team of surveyors, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality collection of hydrographic data.
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:
Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion
Assist with project proposal and reporting tasks as needed
Communicate with applicable personnel regarding the status of the survey, update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, to ensure schedules are maintained
The minimum requirements we seek:
****Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS. **
**
3 or more years of experience preferred in the Survey or Geophysical industry
3 or more years of experience preferred with HYPACK/HYSWEEP
Knowledge of basic geodesy and understanding of datums
Familiarity with R2Sonic multibeam systems and Edgetech sub-bottom profiling and side-scan sonar systems
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well in a team environment
Experience with trailering and operating a survey vessel
Interest and passion for new technology applications for hydrographic mapping
Maintain a valid driver's license
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Our preferred qualifications:
NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer or interest in pursuing certification
Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations
Experience with MicroStation and/or other CAD software
What you'll receive in return:
A base salary of $60,000 to $85,000. *
Medical, dental, vision.
401K with company match.
PTO plus paid holidays.
Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.
Our mission: Transforming infrastructure for the next generation 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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Prudent Engineering is seeking a highly motivated Hydrographic Party Chief to work out of our
Buffalo, Syracuse, or Staten Island, New York offices.
In this role, you will lead a team of surveyors, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality collection of hydrographic data.
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:
Participate in the bathymetric survey project from assignment to completion
Assist with project proposal and reporting tasks as needed
Communicate with applicable personnel regarding the status of the survey, update survey plans, troubleshoot and resolve issues, to ensure schedules are maintained
The minimum requirements we seek:
****Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS. **
**
3 or more years of experience preferred in the Survey or Geophysical industry
3 or more years of experience preferred with HYPACK/HYSWEEP
Knowledge of basic geodesy and understanding of datums
Familiarity with R2Sonic multibeam systems and Edgetech sub-bottom profiling and side-scan sonar systems
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Work well in a team environment
Experience with trailering and operating a survey vessel
Interest and passion for new technology applications for hydrographic mapping
Maintain a valid driver's license
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Our preferred qualifications:
NSPS-THSOA Certified Hydrographer or interest in pursuing certification
Experience using uncrewed surface vehicles or other autonomous systems for survey operations
Experience with MicroStation and/or other CAD software
What you'll receive in return:
A base salary of $60,000 to $85,000. *
Medical, dental, vision.
401K with company match.
PTO plus paid holidays.
Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.
Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.