Hydrographer

EHC is currently looking for a Hydrographer for a client located in Houston, TX.

This is a 100% travel position with rotation based on client project sites, therefore can live anywhere in the US (preferably along the Gulf or East coast). Rotation schedule is 14 days on/7 days off, daily meal allowance ($52.00/per work day), lodging, and transportation are provided by the client.

The Opportunity: We are looking for hydrographers to support our dredging operations on the East Coast and Gulf Coast of the United States. The Hydrographer performs full-scale hydrographic surveys in support of coastal restoration, shipping channel maintenance, and large capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will perform a variety of hydrographic surveying on our project sites. The position will involve collecting, processing, analyzing and interpreting a variety of hydrographic data including multibeam sonar, single beam survey tasks. The employee will use this data to prepare hydrographic, engineering, geological and geohazard maps. The candidate must be willing to travel and be able to adapt to challenging coastal environments.

Required Skills:

• Bachelors Degree Preferred, High School Diploma acceptable
• 3+ years of relevant Hydrographer experience
• Highly proficient with multibeam and single beam sonar data collection.
• HYPACK/HYSWEEP software experience required.
• Experience with AutoCAD software is preferred.
• Works independently with minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
• Ability to obtain a TWIC
• Valid Driver License Required
• Able to domestic and international travel (100%) and work rotating schedule (14 days on/7 days off)

What you can expect:

• Safe and professional work environment.
• Work on large value dredging projects.
• Investment into your personal and professional development.
• Extensive travel benefits.
• Sleeping on shore each evening.
• Competitive compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Act as hydrographer for dredging projects.
• Vessel sizes range from 25ft. to 63ft.
• Collection and processing of multibeam and single beam hydrographic survey data.
• Installation and calibration of survey systems.
• Ensure conformance to applicable technical standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Travel position. 180-270 days on site per year.

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay Rate
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 4% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 - $66,560.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelors Degree?
• Do you have 3+ years of relevant Hydrographer experience?
• Are you highly proficient with multibeam and single beam sonar data collection?
• Do you have HYPACK/HYSWEEP software experience?
• Do you have experience with AutoCAD software?
• Do you have ability to obtain a TWIC?
• Are you able to work a rotating schedule (14 days on/7 days off)?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77024: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person