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    Prudent Engineering

    Engineering

    Underwater Sonar Specialist

    Syracuse, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time3+ yrs experience$50k – $75k / yearPosted 1mo ago
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    Job 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.

    Prudent Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    What you’ll be able to do:

    Prudent seeks a skilled Underwater Sonar Specialist to join our team. The Underwater Sonar Specialist is responsible for acquiring hydrographic data, including 3D bathymetry and underwater imagery, troubleshooting and installing sonar and sensor systems, and assisting with data processing and deliverable preparation. This role requires working collaboratively in a team environment while ensuring the safe and compliant use of equipment to deliver accurate, high-quality survey results.
    Key responsibilities

    • Acquire hydrographic data that will include 3D bathymetry and 2D underwater imagery, and may include vessel mounted LiDAR data, sub-bottom profiling data, magnetometer data, and current profiling data
    • Install, troubleshoot and operate sensor systems
    • Work closely in a team environment to acquire data
    • Ensure safe and secure use of company owned and rental equipment while complying with industry standards and company policies
    • Complete field notes and documentation
    • Assist with processing data and deliverable preparation

    The requirements we seek:

    • Demonstrate ability in remote sensing techniques
    • Understanding of geodesy, underwater acoustic principles and survey concepts
    • Effective technical writing and communication
    • Capable of independent decision making and problem-solving
    • Able to safely operate survey vehicles, survey vessels, ROVs, and USVs
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

    Minimum Qualifications

    • A valid driver’s license
    • Legal to work in the Unites States
    • Ability to lift 50+ pounds
    • Field experience
    • Experience with GNSS survey practices and instrumentation
    • Experience with hydrographic survey acquisition and processing software
    • Ability to relocate to the Syracuse, NY area

    Preferred Qualifications

    • 4-year degree in hydrography, geophysics, geodetics, electronics engineering, marine geospatial, survey, or related field
    • 3+ years of experience in hydrography and/or ROV inspection operations
    • Certified hydrographer
    • Hypack/Hysweep, SonarWiz, Soundtiles, and Photoshop software experience
    • CADD experience

    What we offer:

    • Annual salary between $50,000 to $75,000/yr + based on experience
    • Medical, dental, vision.
    • 401K with company match.
    • PTO plus paid holidays.
    • Unlimited opportunities to advance your career.

    *Actual compensation may vary based on work experience, location, market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Prudent Engineering

    Prudent Engineering, LLP is a multi-disciplinary firm providing quality, cost-effective engineering design, survey, and inspection services for clients across New York and Pennsylvania. With an experienced team of engineers, surveyors, inspectors, designers, CADD specialists, and professional support staff, our team guides clients through each phase of project development. When collaborating with Prudent on a design, land survey, hydrographic, or construction inspection project, clients can be confident that they are receiving professional services from a company that: Has been providing professional engineering services since 1992; Has earned the trust and respect of many clients and agencies; Believes in fostering the personal and professional growth of its staff; Maintains a team of highly trained, educated, and experienced employees with strong      work ethics; Has managed projects ranging in value from $200K to $134M; Continues to maintain a strong geographic presence across New York and Pennsylvania; and, Is a registered DBE/MBE firm in New York and Pennsylvania and a registered MBE in New York City. Prudent acknowledges the importance of equipping staff with the requisite training and professional accreditation needed to successfully complete job assignments. All field personnel have received extensive training and certification in safety procedures, access equipment operation, Work Zone Traffic Control, and fall protection, and are thus thoroughly prepared to complete projects safely and efficiently. In addition, Prudent’s team of bridge inspectors is certified and trained in the latest rating and reporting software and is experienced using technologies that provide the most accurate results.

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    Industry
    Engineering
    Founded
    1992
    Open roles
    25

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