Hydrographic Processing Specialist

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🏄 California, South Carolina – Remote

🏄 California – Remote 🌴 South Carolina – Remote

💵 $75.4k - $94.3k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Woolpert

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1911

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

🏭 Manufacturing

💰 $2.9M Venture Round on 2022-11

Consulting • Logistics • Manufacturing

Woolpert is a leading global geospatial and engineering services provider specializing in delivering cutting-edge mapping, analysis, and modeling solutions. With expertise in urban planning, environmental analysis, asset maintenance, and smart city initiatives, Woolpert utilizes advanced technologies such as Aerial LiDAR and 3D modeling to support sectors like government, mining, and energy. They significantly contribute to data-driven decision-making and enhance operational efficiency in various projects worldwide.

📋 Description

• Manage daily imports and processing tasks on multiday projects • Process multibeam hydrographic data using QPS Qimera, including data cleaning, refraction correction, sound velocity application, patch test validation, calibration review, surface generation, uncertainty analysis, feature detection, creation, and reporting • Perform side scan sonar processing and interpretation using SonarWiz, including mosaicking, gain normalization, target identification and classification, contact selection, and reporting • Manage features and create new features in QPS Qimera and CARIS • Review and validate acquisition logs and metadata from QINSy for integration into processing workflows • Produce daily data packages including Coverage Tiffs and Line mile reports • Produce delivery packages including Bathymetric Surfaces and Grids, Backscatter and Side Scan mosaics, GIS-compatible feature datasets, and survey overview and analysis reports • Perform QA/QC checks for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project specifications • Document processing workflows and maintain reproducibility across projects • Identify inefficiencies and improve internal processing standards • Coordinate with field teams to resolve data gaps, anomalies, or acquisition issues • Work with project managers and technical leads to meet project schedules and deliverable requirements

🎯 Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, coastal and ocean policy, geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, spatial science, marine science, physics, mathematics or comparable field plus a minimum of 3 years of job-related experience, or a master’s degree plus 1 year of job-related experience. • Strong understanding of hydrographic survey principles and geospatial data workflows • Experience with industry standard software packages such as QPS Qinsy and Qimera, CARIS, SonarWiz, SeaView, Discover, Global Mapper, POS Pac, ArcGIS, etc. • Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on producing accurate, defensible datasets • Ability to work in a team environment, self-manage, and manage others. • Ability to manage multiple datasets and deadlines in a production environment • Willingness and ability to learn as you go. • A strong work ethic to self-motivate and hold yourself accountable as a potentially remote worker. • Above average communication skills. • Above average attention to detail and aesthetics for data modeling. • The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new software. • An enthusiastic attitude that is open to receiving and giving constructive professional feedback. • A genuine passion and desire to work in a marine focused organization. • Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. • Preferred: Experience in Qimera or Caris; experience in SonarWiz; experience with feature management and reporting; familiarity with NOAA Hydrographic Specifications and Deliverables, IHO Hydrographic Specifications, NOAA Pydro Toolset, and Global Mapper or GIS platforms.

🏖️ Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate). • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm. • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team. • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries. • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases. • Paid sick time • Retirement plan • Fitness reimbursement • Pet insurance • Identity protection • Technology stipend • Employee assistance program