Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Equipment Ownership & Logistics (Primary Focus - ~60%)
• Maintain and manage marine survey equipment inventory, including:
• Multibeam and singlebeam systems
• Side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers
• GNSS/INS positioning systems and supporting hardware
• Coordinate equipment check-in/check-out for field teams and projects
• Track equipment status, availability, and utilization
• Manage routine maintenance, calibrations, and repairs (RMA process)
• Coordinate shipping, logistics, and mobilization readiness
• Maintain organized storage, documentation, and configuration records
• Support continuous improvement of equipment tracking systems and processes
• Project Coordination & Financial Tracking (~40%)
• Set up and manage projects within internal systems for:
• Opportunity tracking
• Budgeting and cost tracking
• Labor and expense monitoring
• Support invoicing and project billing workflows
• Track project financial performance , including:
• Labor hours
• Equipment utilization
• Expenses vs. budget
• Assist project managers with P&L visibility and cost control
• Help ensure projects are accurately tracked from initiation through closeout
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and recommend improvements

Requirements

• 3-7+ years of experience in:
• Marine survey, geospatial, or technical equipment environment OR
• Equipment logistics, operations coordination, or similar role
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple equipment assets and projects simultaneously
• Experience with inventory tracking, logistics, or asset management systems
• Working knowledge of project tracking, invoicing, or financial systems
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, and leadership
• Preferred Experience
• Familiarity with marine survey equipment (multibeam, side scan, GNSS, etc.)
• Experience with tools such as:
• QINSy, CARIS, SonarWiz, or similar (awareness level is fine)
• Experience with project accounting, budgeting, or ERP systems
• Background supporting operations across multiple concurrent projects
• Benefits You Will Love
• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
• Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Pay Range
• $65,800 - $82,300 USD
• Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Benefits

Additional Information

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist to join our dynamic Maritime Group at our Port Orchard, WA office. This role is centered on full lifecycle ownership of marine survey equipment (≈60%) combined with project coordination and financial tracking (≈40%) . You will ensure that equipment is maintained, organized, and deployed efficiently while supporting project setup, tracking, and invoicing to keep work moving smoothly from kickoff through closeout. This is a non-travel, office-based role that plays a critical part in enabling successful field operations and maintaining project performance. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

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