Hydrographic Surveyor

$62,400

Hazelwood, MOFull-timePosted Oct 27, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

Prairie Engineers, PC is seeking a hydrographic surveyor in Hazelwood, MO, who will be responsible for: -Trailering and operation of small survey vessels. -Install, setup and operate hydrographic system hardware and software including troubleshooting, configuration, and interfacing devices. -Conduct systems calibrations, acquisitions, and processing.

-Conduct onsite and office QA/QC of acquired data. -Carryout routine hydrographic equipment maintenance. -Production of final deliverables and reports. -Perform or assist with topographic and land surveys. -Safe operation of small motor vessels in a variety of inland lakes and river environments, and occasionally in near-coastal waters.

-Lead and perform hydrographic surveys using HYPACK software and single-beam, multibeam, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiler, magnetometer, and other state-of-the-art sensors and methods, along with GPS positioning, LiDAR, and various Inertial Motion Sensors. -Travel, often on short notice, and work safely in various locations and all types of weather conditions.

Required training and skills: Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying, Civil Engineering, Hydrography, or related field, as well as 24 months of hydrographic and/or surveyor experience. Wage of $62,400 per year offered.

Benefits

package included 401k, medical insurance on day one, professional development, and generous paid time off

Description copied from Prairie Engineers's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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