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Principal Hydrographic Surveyor

161 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, SA, AUFull-time2026-08-12 → 2026-11-12
Hybrid · AustraliaNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead planning, delivery, and technical leadership of complex HIPP hydrographic survey projects from mobilization to client handover.

Role type

Principal Hydrographic Surveyor (Technical Lead)

Builds

Vessel-based hydrographic survey data, QA/QC reports, and technical inputs for tenders.

Domain

Marine spatial data, offshore/coastal infrastructure, hydrography

Required skills

Level 1 Hydrographic Surveyor certification (or path to achieve), vessel-based survey experience, multibeam echosounder operation, GNSS positioning, hydrographic software proficiency, QA/QC processes

Preferred skills

SiC experience on HIPP projects, offshore/coastal/port/marine infrastructure project experience

Technologies

Multibeam echosounders, GNSS positioning systems, industry-standard hydrographic software

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and delivery, oversee data acquisition and processing, act as technical lead for equipment and methodologies, provide technical input for tenders

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities