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Hydrographic Survey Technician

prudent-engineering
Companyprudent-engineering
CategoryDesign
LocationSyracuse
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted29 May 2026
Last verified12 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (breezy)
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Description
About the Firm: Our mission: Transforming Infrastructure 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 Hydrographic Survey Technician to work out of our Syracuse office. 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: • Assist in day-to-day operations on a Hydrographic Survey Team • Be able to run a multi beam or single beam Hydrographic Survey • Be able to process Hydrographic data and create deliverables with little supervision • Be able to trailer a boat and launch/recover a boat. The minimum requirements we seek: • Degree strongly desired, preferably in Survey, Geomatics, or GIS. • Strong written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills. • Work well in a team environment. • Organizational, effective time management and prioritization skills are important to the need to work to deadlines. • Ability to travel up to 70% of the time. Ability to ride on a boat for up to 10 hours a day. • Ability to legally work in the United States. • Ability to maintain a valid driver's license. In addition, the candidate will have the following desired skills/software capabilities: • HYPACK Survey • SonarWiz • AutoCAD • MicroStation • RTK GPS • Static GPS • Robotic Total Station • Boat Operator • Boat maintenance • Discover Side Scan • Discover Sub-bottom What you'll receive in return: • An hourly rate of between $21.65 to $28.85.* Plus, prevailing wage rates when applicable. • 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.