Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

Senior Surveyor

Transportation
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, civil engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Industry experience or military/academic background in survey disciplines, including management experience.
  • Completion of criteria for Senior Surveyor roles or similar positions.
  • Approximately 48 months experience with 300+ operational days offshore in relevant roles.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must.
  • Ability to obtain necessary offshore certificates.
  • Must secure valid passport/visas for international travel.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre-survey planning meetings with stakeholders.
  • Provide technical hydrographic advice to clients.
  • Plan survey operations considering vessel capabilities and environmental factors.
  • Ensure all project data is backed up and submitted to the Project Manager.
  • Utilize equipment like multi-beam echo sounders and GPS for data collection.
  • Supervise operations to maintain safe working practices and compliance.
  • Communicate effectively with teams and client representatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus program.
  • 401(k) plan with 100% company match on the first 6% of contributions, with immediate vesting.
  • Annual profit-sharing contributions to 401(k) based on company performance.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity: As a Hydrographic Sr. Surveyor, for our Offshore Energy Division you will lead a team of surveyors in conducting detailed surveys of underwater environments. Your primary goal is to ensure the accurate collection, analysis, and interpretation of data related to the physical features of bodies of water to support safe navigation, marine construction, and environmental protection. This position requires travel and will work a schedule of four weeks on followed by four weeks off.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct pre-survey planning meetings with project managers, resident engineers, and contractor representatives
  • Provide technical advice on hydrographic matters to clients and stakeholders
  • Plan survey operations to take account of vessel(s) operational and environmental capabilities and limitations
  • A full appreciation of the survey deliverables is required so that on completion of a project, all data will be backed up and submitted to the Project Manager/Onshore team in the agreed formats
  • Utilize specialized equipment such as multi-beam echo sounders and GPS systems to collect accurate data
  • Supervise survey operations always ensuring safe working practices and with due regard to contract requirements, scope of work, procedures, and regulations
  • Effectively communicate with Vessel Management Team, Bridge Team, and client representatives offshore
  • Compile operational/field reporting in a concise manner and in accordance with project procedures, client specifications and company procedures
  • Maintain efficient stock control
  • Effectively address vessel operation and management issues
  • Statutory regulations affecting radio frequencies and expertise to ensure compliance with such regulations.
  • Data acquisition, processing, presentation, and management systems
  • Keep the team working and living together in harmony.
  • Implement and develop company emergency procedures.
  • Implement hazard identification and risk assessment control measures.
  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:
  • A bachelors degree in engineering, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred.
  • Relevant industry experience or military/academic experience in survey related discipline, including relevant management experience
  • Satisfactory completion of competence criteria for Senior Surveyor, Senior Survey Engineer, Senior Geophysicist or Senior Data Processor
  • Nominally 48 months experience, including 300 operational days offshore as Senior Surveyor, Senior Survey Engineer, Senior Geophysicist or Senior Data Processor
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is essential
  • Must have or be able to obtain all industry required certificates to work offshore
  • Must be able to obtain a valid passport and/or visas to travel internationally in countries the company operates in.


Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and bonus program
  • 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
  • Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants' 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life and Disability insurance plans.

About Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation is a provider of dredging services in the United States. The company's services include capital dredging, coastal protection, and more. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation serves customers in a variety of industries, including energy, government, and commercial.
Learn more about Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation
Size
413 employees
Market Cap
$379.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$66.1 million
Founded
1890
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$733.6 million
NASDAQ

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