Hydrographic Data Manager

Mc Kim & Creed - Wilmington, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Wilmington, NC

501-1,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

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 with a culture centered around "People Helping People" 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 Data Manager to apply quality control measures to ensure the integrity and precision of hydrographic data.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the planning and execution of hydrographic surveys
• Communication with field personnel
• Verify field data collection is being performed according to client's scope of work
• Ensure that hydrographic surveys and other water-based data are accurately collected, processed, stored, and analyzed for various applications, including environmental studies, navigation, construction, and scientific research
• Oversee the processing of raw hydrographic data, including correcting for errors, converting data formats, and ensuring consistency across datasets
• Apply quality control measures to ensure the integrity and precision of hydrographic data
• Process and review multibeam, single beam, side scan, magnetometer, and sub bottom data
• Analyze hydrographic data to generate reports, charts, and maps
• Assist with Project Management
• Supervise a team of hydrographic data processors and technicians
• Provide guidance and training on data collection techniques, processing procedures, and software usage
• Coordinate workflows, assign tasks, and ensure deadlines are met for various hydrographic projects
• Use proper safety equipment and follow proper field safety procedures
• Requires 10-15% travel

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (minimum) in Hydrography, Geomatics, Oceanography, or related field
• 5+ years of professional hydrographic survey experience (a combination of field and office is preferred)
• Experience in managing and processing hydrographic or geospatial data
• Proficiency in Hydrographic data processing software (preferably Hypack and SonarWiz)
• Outstanding writing and analytical skills
• CAD experience is required (one or a combination of any of the following: Civil 3D, ArcGIS, MicroStation knowledge)
• Excellent leadership, project management, and communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex data and produce clear, actionable reports
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required
• Strong problem-solving, functional, and technical skills
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands is required
• A valid driver's license with a clean driving record, cleared background check and negative drug test result

Nice-to-haves

• Being a Certified Hydrographer or having the ability to obtain the certification
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Excellent writing and analytical 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

Benefits

• 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