The posting
The position has been established for supporting the Survey Team and Operations Division. The Surveying Engineer will assist, support and participate in the project preparation and engineering phase as well as in the project execution of offshore projects in terms of survey, pre- and post-survey data processing as well as as-build documentation. The successful candidate shall liaise mainly with the Project Engineer, the Offshore Managers, the Marine Superintendent and the Technical Director in order to monitor marine environments during all phases of projects: project preparation, project execution and when commissioning the project, to produce reports and prepare digital drawings and final documentation. The candidate will also have frequent communication with clients in order to obtain relevant information for the projects or to provide feedback regarding the projects and the progress of works.
Responsibilities
Project Preparation
- Assists in the review and check of completeness of GIS Data (Digital terrain models, Shapefiles, Electronic Drawings etc)
- Assists in the verification of the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at the project area (topographic surveys, staking out points etc)
- Processes and performs quality control of the survey data (MBES, SSS, TSS, etc.)
- Assists in the preparation of the project survey database
- Assists in preparation of project execution documentation, maps, drawings, etc.
Project Execution
- Assists in the project mobilization phase in terms of survey equipment, navigation and positing system (NaviPac) set-up
- Travels in the line of duty to monitor the offshore projects in the area of execution (domestically or abroad)
- Assists in survey equipment calibration and verification operations, which include:
- Side Scan Sonars Online MBE/TSS data acquisition
- Performs daily TSS, MBES data processing onboard, including evaluating accuracy and sufficiency
- Prepares preliminary as-build/as-laid/as-buried drawings, charts for submission to the client
- Updates Project DTM and vessel’s navigation and positioning system
Commissioning
- Prepares final documentation of the projects:
- Records and documents related to surveys
Other
- Regularly traveling to employer sites (domestically and globally) as required to implement onshore or offshore projects
Requirements
- Bachelor and/or MSc degree in Survey Engineering or similar engineering field
- 1-3 years’ experience as a Surveying Engineer
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Proficient user of AutoCad 2D and 3D
- Good knowledge of Microstation/ArcGIS/Global Mapper/QGIS or equivalent GIS software
- Good knowledge of conventional and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) surveying principles and processing
- Strong computer skills and ability to adapt quickly to new software packages
- Understanding oceanographic principles, including tides, currents, and acoustic properties is to be considered as extra skills
- Prior use of EIVA NaviPac/NaviModel/NaviEdit/NaviScan or other relevant data collection & postprocessing software is to be considered as extra skills
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language
- Previous experience in establishing and operating of RTK GPS (Rover & Base Station Installation) receivers/MBES Systems/Side Scan SonarSystems/TSS Systems is to be considered as extra skills
- Prior experience/knowledge with Network setup will be considered an asset.
- A basic understanding of electricals and electronics principles with practical skills are advantageous.
- Experience with geodesy, cartography, GIS, photogrammetry and charting
Benefits
- Company Bus from central spots
- Fast-paced environment
- Private Health Insurance
- Specialization in a niche market
- Competitive compensation
- Continuous development opportunities
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation.
