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The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago

Hydrographic Survey Analyst

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$88K/yr - $120K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Hydrographic Survey Analyst to contribute to research and development tasks within the Environmental Sciences Laboratory. The role involves conducting desktop studies, developing hydrographic survey plans, providing at-sea support, and maintaining research-grade software for oceanographic data analysis.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conduct desktop studies by evaluating archival and academically available hydrographic and GIS data to characterize various ocean environments for bottom type and understand the oceanographic and geophysical processes involved

Develop hydrographic survey plans that may include the collection of bathymetry, side scan, or sub-bottom, and the deployment of sensors such as Current Meters, Cores, AUVs, and Ambient Noise measurement systems

Provide at-sea support for shipboard data collection efforts

Environmental characterization of various ocean regions using hydrographic datasets from various sources including bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sound speed, current meters, cores, etc. Includes collaborative research efforts with other team members

Implement and maintain research grade software and analysis tools to support the analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data

Preparation and review of analysis presentations and reports. Presentation of analysis results at internal and external working group meetings (may include travel)

Other related functions as assigned

Qualification

OceanographyHydrographic survey dataGIS analysisHydrographic survey planningIHO Cat-A Hydrographer CertificateEnvironmental analysisMatlabPythonCommercial software packagesAttention to detailProblem solvingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics, or related discipline

Experience with processing, analysis, or interpretation of oceanographic survey data

The position will require attention to detail, effective problem solving, sound engineering judgment, good communication skills, and the ability to use time effectively in order to meet deadlines

US Citizen: Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project requirements of the position

Preferred

Master's degree in Geological Oceanography, Marine Geology, Geophysics or related discipline

IHO Cat-A Hydrographer Certificate or completion of the Multibeam course

Current or recent eligibility for access to classified information

At least one year of experience with one or more of the following: Geological Oceanography and/or Marine Geology including expertise in seafloor mapping, sedimentation processes, bottom sediment characterization, geoacoustics, and/ or ocean circulation

Processing of hydrographic survey data including multibeam bathymetry, backscatter, sub-bottom, sidescan, and magnetometer

Expertise in GIS analysis and interpretation of oceanographic data

Hydrographic survey planning

Subsea cable or pipeline route planning

Experience with subsea geotechnical site characterization for construction of pipelines or offshore installations

Experience working at-sea with data acquisition equipment

Experience with commercial software packages such as SonarWiz, CARIS, Qimera, Fledermaus, MakaiLay, and/or ESRI ArcGIS

At least one year of experience with environmental analysis using Matlab or Python

Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments

Experience summarizing analysis results in technical reports and PowerPoint presentations, and presenting research results

Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills