Hydrographic Technician I

At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 800 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA. Out cultures is centered around "People Helping People" and is grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking a highly motivated Hydrographic Technician I inspired to elevated and grow your career to the next level.

If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Responsible for making many decisions concerning safety and quality.
• Make recommendations to clients based on their objectives.
• Each project will require planning, equipment installation, calibration, execution (data collection), data reviews, quality checks, data processing and final mapping.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 0-2 years of experience in hydrographic surveys and processing hydrographic survey data.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and technical school training in hydrography.
• Must be self-motivated, responsible, and reliable.
• Must be able to make objective and rational decisions.
• Good documentation skills as well as a strong work ethic.
• Must have boat experience, trailering, launching, recovery, knowledge of tides and currents.
• Must be very computer literate, being able to use specialized software and some CAD experience helpful.
• Requires a valid drivers license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.
• Ability to perform field work including travel and weekends, and the physical ability to lift objects over 50 lb.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed's core values and culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first.
Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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