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Hydrographic Surveyor - Expression of Interest

LaPorte, Texas

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. 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.

Overview

No immediate vacancy, but we are always on the lookout for experienced Hydrographic Surveyors in our LaPorte, TX office. 

eTrac, Inc. is a subsidiary of Woolpert, Inc., which is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert continues to be certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. 

eTrac, Inc. performs surveys for private and public agencies throughout the United States with offices in California, Washington, Alaska and Texas. Candidates should expect approximately 100 days of travel throughout each year.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Responsibilities

Field Tasks Include:

  • Multibeam and Singlebeam Hydrographic Survey; Land Survey
  • GNSS Topographic Surveys
  • Terrestrial LiDAR Surveys
  • Survey Vessel Mobilization
  • GNSS & Optical Horizontal & Vertical Control Surveys
  • Candidates with small vessel and coastal waterways experience are preferred.

Office Tasks Include:

  • Multibeam and Singlebeam Data Processing
  • GNSS Static Control Network Processing and Adjustment
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Mobile & Static Terrestrial LiDAR Survey Processing (same 3d laser scan)

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in surveying, Geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, geology, geography, spatial science, marine science or comparable field.
  • Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common-sense approach to conducting business and workload management.
  • Interest and desire to work in a marine focused organization
  • Preferred Experience and Qualifications:
    • Experience using Global Mapper
    • Experience using marine software (QINSy, CARIS,EIVA Beamworks)
    • Experience gathering GPS data with Trimble GPS hardware and software and data processing
    • Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD software, MS-Visio, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, InDesign).
    • Experience with LiDAR processing
    • Experience with 3D visualization

Offer Includes:

We offer interesting work, performance-based opportunities for advancement, generous compensation, and a first-rate benefit and incentives package. The best part is the opportunity to become a Woolpert shareholder—an owner of an industry-leading architecture, engineering and design (AEG) firm.

While benefits packages are individualized, they generally contain the following components:

  • Medical, dental, prescription drug, vision, life, accident and disability insurance
  • Vacation, sick leave, bereavement and holiday pay
  • Flexible spending account and matching 401(k) program
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flextime
  • Relocation and moving assistance
  • Continuing education and tuition reimbursement
  • Profit-sharing program and professional registration bonus
  • Other recognition and award programs throughout the year

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Salary Range: USD $59,200.00 - USD $98,800.00 /Yr.

 

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

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