Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist at Woolpert

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p> <p>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<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Woolpert is hiring a Marine Survey Equipment &amp; Operations Specialist&nbsp;to join our dynamic <strong>Maritime Group</strong> at our Port Orchard, WA office.&nbsp;This role is centered on&nbsp;<strong data-start="1047" data-end="1109">full lifecycle ownership of marine survey equipment (≈60%)</strong>&nbsp;combined with&nbsp;<strong data-start="1124" data-end="1178">project coordination and financial tracking (≈40%)</strong>. 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.</span></p> <p data-start="1379" data-end="1526"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is a&nbsp;<strong data-start="1389" data-end="1422">non-travel, office-based role</strong> that plays a critical part in enabling successful field operations and maintaining project performance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. &nbsp;Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.</span></p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></span></p> <h4 data-start="1559" data-end="1622"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="1564" data-end="1622">Equipment Ownership &amp; Logistics (Primary Focus – ~60%)</strong></span></h4> <ul data-start="1623" data-end="2279"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1m2p2ft" data-start="1623" data-end="1851"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain and manage marine survey equipment inventory, including:</span> <ul data-start="1693" data-end="1851"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1oo946e" data-start="1693" data-end="1729"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Multibeam and singlebeam systems</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1kidwmh" data-start="1732" data-end="1792"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, and magnetometers</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1tpf1fz" data-start="1795" data-end="1851"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">GNSS/INS positioning systems and supporting hardware</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1qsrrgc" data-start="1852" data-end="1928"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate&nbsp;<strong data-start="1865" data-end="1897">equipment check-in/check-out</strong>&nbsp;for field teams and projects</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1agirux" data-start="1929" data-end="1988"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Track&nbsp;<strong data-start="1937" data-end="1988">equipment status, availability, and utilization</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="jssa76" data-start="1989" data-end="2062"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage&nbsp;<strong data-start="1998" data-end="2062">routine maintenance, calibrations, and repairs (RMA process)</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="12um5i3" data-start="2063" data-end="2127"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate&nbsp;<strong data-start="2076" data-end="2127">shipping, logistics, and mobilization readiness</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="r8589k" data-start="2128" data-end="2198"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain organized storage, documentation, and configuration records</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1h4j2a6" data-start="2199" data-end="2279"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support continuous improvement of&nbsp;<strong data-start="2235" data-end="2279">equipment tracking systems and processes</strong></span></li> </ul> <h4 data-start="2286" data-end="2343"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="2291" data-end="2343">Project Coordination &amp; Financial Tracking (~40%)</strong></span></h4> <ul data-start="2344" data-end="2901"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1ba8gh4" data-start="2344" data-end="2497"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Set up and manage projects within internal systems for:</span> <ul data-start="2404" data-end="2497"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1dj27oe" data-start="2404" data-end="2428"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Opportunity tracking</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="2sbhxe" data-start="2431" data-end="2462"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Budgeting and cost tracking</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1cmvbkd" data-start="2465" data-end="2497"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Labor and expense monitoring</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="8se1pi" data-start="2498" data-end="2551"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support&nbsp;<strong data-start="2508" data-end="2551">invoicing and project billing workflows</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="pi8blz" data-start="2552" data-end="2677"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Track&nbsp;<strong data-start="2560" data-end="2593">project financial performance</strong>, including:</span> <ul data-start="2608" data-end="2677"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="6xjxl5" data-start="2608" data-end="2623"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Labor hours</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="2d4x4" data-start="2626" data-end="2651"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Equipment utilization</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1pepw9x" data-start="2654" data-end="2677"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Expenses vs. budget</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="13e0y5n" data-start="2678" data-end="2744"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Assist project managers with&nbsp;<strong data-start="2709" data-end="2744">P&amp;L visibility and cost control</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="159n9k5" data-start="2745" data-end="2827"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Help ensure projects are accurately tracked from&nbsp;<strong data-start="2796" data-end="2827">initiation through closeout</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="q63eqp" data-start="2828" data-end="2901"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and recommend improvements</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Bring:</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="2937" data-end="3538"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1uqnnxn" data-start="2937" data-end="3106"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3–7+ years of experience in:</span> <ul data-start="2970" data-end="3106"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1irw29l" data-start="2970" data-end="3040"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Marine survey, geospatial, or technical equipment environment&nbsp;<strong data-start="3034" data-end="3040">OR</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1x7jqpc" data-start="3043" data-end="3106"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Equipment logistics, operations coordination, or similar role</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1r59ks4" data-start="3107" data-end="3222"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage&nbsp;<strong data-start="3165" data-end="3222">multiple equipment assets and projects simultaneously</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="giskju" data-start="3223" data-end="3303"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with&nbsp;<strong data-start="3241" data-end="3303">inventory tracking, logistics, or asset management systems</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="11cvf6m" data-start="3304" data-end="3380"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Working knowledge of&nbsp;<strong data-start="3327" data-end="3380">project tracking, invoicing, or financial systems</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="hnz70i" data-start="3381" data-end="3450"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1q36hu5" data-start="3451" data-end="3538"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, and leadership</span></li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="4taq4d" data-start="3545" data-end="3573"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="3549" data-end="3573">Preferred Experience</strong></span></h3> <ul data-start="3575" data-end="3893"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1foywgd" data-start="3575" data-end="3652"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Familiarity with marine survey equipment (multibeam, side scan, GNSS, etc.)</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1o8eh30" data-start="3653" data-end="3750"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with tools such as:</span> <ul data-start="3688" data-end="3750"> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="ae4yh5" data-start="3688" data-end="3750"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">QINSy, CARIS, SonarWiz, or similar (awareness level is fine)</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="1knpo3t" data-start="3751" data-end="3818"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience with&nbsp;<strong data-start="3769" data-end="3818">project accounting, budgeting, or ERP systems</strong></span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-section-id="7ldf65" data-start="3819" data-end="3893"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Background supporting operations across&nbsp;<strong data-start="3861" data-end="3893">multiple concurrent projects</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</span></li> <li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$65,800</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$82,300 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:&nbsp; <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.&nbsp; You may view more about EEO on our website: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p> <p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</u></p> <p>If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><em>To all agencies:&nbsp;</em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>