Senior Site Engineer - Survey and Rock Works Inspection

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Job Description – Multibeam Hydrographic Surveyor

Experienced Multibeam Hydrographic Surveyor to carry out hydrographic and geophysical surveys on coastal, inland waterway, and port environments. The role includes planning, data acquisition, processing, analysis, quantity calculations, and reporting using Single and Multibeam Echo Sounder (MBES) and all related survey equipment.

The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of hydrographic surveying, marine operations, positioning systems, survey control, data processing, and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute hydrographic and geophysical surveys according to project Specification and industry standards.
• Mobilize, configure, calibrate, and operate MBES systems and associate survey sensors.
• Operate GNSS, RTK, INS/MRU, sound velocity profilers, tide gauges, and other survey equipment.
• Establish horizontal and vertical survey control using static GNSS observations and baseline processing in Trimble Business Center (TBC).
• Perform control point verification, coordinate computation, and quality checks.
• Transfer elevations using digital levels and closed traverse methods.
• Conduct hydrographic surveys on offshore, coastal, inland waterway, and port areas.
• Carry out patch tests, sensor alignment, calibration, and routine system checks.
• Process, clean, validate, and analyze hydrographic survey data.
• Prepare survey reports, charts, and project deliverables.
• Verify and calculate pre-dredging, interim, and post-dredging quantities and dredging volumes.
• Verify and calculate rock placement quantities on a layer-by-layer basis for breakwater, revetment and river training works.
• Perform rock quantity reconciliation by comparing design, delivered, placed, and as-built quantities.
• Ensure data accuracy, quality control, and compliance with project specifications.
• Follow company HSE requirements and maritime regulations.
• Ensure compliance with IHO S-44 standards and quality management procedures.
• Ready to work at remote location and rotational basis including night shifts.
  
  

Software Skills

• Qinsy / Qimera
• HYPACK / HYSWEEP
• Teledyne PDS
• AutoCAD 2D & 3D
• Civil 3D
• Trimble Business Center (TBC)
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detailing.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of supervision team.
  
  

Here's what you'll need

Required Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Hydrography, Geomatics, Surveying, Marine Science, Oceanography, or such related fields.
• Experience in hydrographic surveying with MBES, Side Scan Sonar (SSS), and Sub-Bottom Profiler (SBP) systems.
• Good understanding of hydrographic surveying, geodesy, positioning systems, and marine navigation.
• Experience with GNSS, RTK, INS/MRU, sound velocity systems, Trimble TMC, PosiBloc, and tide correction methods.
• Experience in hydrographic data processing and quality control.
• Knowledge of IHO S-44 standards and hydrographic survey best practices.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  
  

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Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you.

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