Surveyor

Marine Solutions, Inc.

. Perform land and hydrographic surveys, including single-beam, multi-beam, and sonar imaging surveys .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeVirginia Beach • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $34 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in land and hydrographic surveying, including proficiency in operating survey equipment and vehicles. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential for managing projects and ensuring safety and quality assurance.

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Land Surveying ExperienceHydrographic SurveyingSurvey Equipment KnowledgeProject Management SkillsExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Land-Based SurveysHydrographic SurveysSurvey Equipment OperationQuality Control ProceduresFieldwork DocumentationProject SchedulingTechnical Knowledge in SurveyingSafety Meeting DocumentationProject Scopes and EstimatesAdherence to Quality Assurance Procedures

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationSurvey VesselsSupport EquipmentSurvey Software

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or CertificationCertified Hydrographer10-Hour OSHA General Construction Course

Industry Keywords

Marine SolutionsSafety PracticesEnvironmental ConditionsField AssignmentsRemote Locations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform land and hydrographic surveys, including single-beam, multi-beam, and sonar imaging surveys
Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate the technical and management aspects of survey projects
Prepare project schedules and forecasts
Execute and document fieldwork
Produce project deliverables
Conduct on-site safety activities and direct and document safety meetings
Adhere to quality assurance procedures
Complete project administrative tasks and forms
Inspect survey equipment, ensure it is in good working condition, and report deficiencies
Operate vehicles, survey vessels, and associated support equipment
Assist with development of survey procedures
Assist with preparation of project scopes and estimates
Plan and execute project quality control and assurance procedures
Travel to project sites and work at remote locations, on small vessels, and along shorelines
Maintain professional representation of Marine Solutions at field locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or certification
Minimum 4 years of experience in land surveying
Technical knowledge, experience, and capabilities in the area of practice
High level leadership and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to perform land-based and hydrographic surveys
Knowledge of surveying equipment and software
Ability to operate vehicles, survey vessels, and associated support equipment
Ability to travel up to 80% to project sites, including multi-day field assignments, remote locations, and overnight travel
Ability to work irregular schedules, including early mornings and occasional weekends
Ability to work safely in varying weather and environmental conditions
Ability to operate independently while traveling and represent the organization professionally
Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, talk, and hear
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Ability to walk in rugged conditions, work in adverse weather, and stand for eight hours or more
Ability to maintain current industry knowledge and expertise
Required participation in company safety, health, and environmental practices
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred: 4-year degree in engineering or closely related field
Preferred: AutoCAD or MicroStation proficiency
Preferred: Certified Hydrographer
Preferred: 10-hour OSHA General Construction Course

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) Matching
ESOP
Health Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Assistance
Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Relocation Assistance
Personal and professional development opportunities
Continuous learning and growth opportunities