Hydrographic Survey Technician

Prudent Engineering

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Syracuse, NY Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2026 Last posted March 27, 2026
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.

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.

    About this role

    Summary

    Assist hydrographic survey team with data collection, processing, equipment maintenance, and report creation.

    Job title

    Hydrographic Survey Technician

    Experience level

    none

    Industry

    engineering

    Location requirements

    Syracuse, NY; in-office with travel allowed; no remote work

    Salary

    $21.65 to $28.85 per hour

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    data QA/QCequipment setuptrouble shootingdata acquisitiondata processingboat operationdriver's license

    Preferred skills

    HYPACK SurveySonarWizAutoCADMicroStationRTK GPSStatic GPSRobotic Total StationBoat Operatorboat maintenanceDiscover Side ScanDiscover Sub-bottom

    Specializations

    surveygeomaticsGIShydrography
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Syracuse, NY, USA

    On-site City