At McKim & Creed, we are an employee-owned firm with more than 800 employees in offices throughout the U.S. including NC, SC, FL, VA, GA, TX, LA and PA with a culture centered around “People Helping People” grounded by our core values (1) respect for people, (2) customer satisfaction, (3) continuous improvement, (4) safety and (5) ownership, which drives our mission to deliver exceptional engineering and geomatics solutions. We are a leading top 150 ENR-ranked firm seeking highly motivated Hydrographic Technician III inspired to elevated and grow your career to the next level.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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YOUR DAY-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• Performs various duties as part of a Hydrographic Survey crew.
• Assists with field data collection in various marine environments using modern techniques and survey vessel operation.
• Acquires data using multibeam, single beam, side scan, and magnetometer.
• Performs safe small vessel operations.
• Responsible for towing and backing trailers.
• Responsible for basic boat maintenance.
• Completes assigned tasks while complying with established field procedures.
• Uses proper safety equipment and follows proper field safety procedures.
• Responsible for the safety and care of the crew, vehicles, equipment, and the public's interest.
• Walks for long periods of time through all kinds of terrain, uneven ground, and sometimes water.
• Requires periodic travel, both in and out of state, and often irregular schedules including working during weekends.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• USCG license is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain TWIC card.
• 5 years’ experience working on boats and in the coastal environment.
• Small vessel operation experience is required.
• Proficiency in Hypack software is required.
• CAD experience is required.
• Individuals must not be susceptible to seasickness.
• Candidates who are motivated to learn and develop their career path and are self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit are preferred.
• The ability to work alone but also effectively as part of a team is required.
• Strong problem-solving, functional, and technical skills.
• Requires excellent communication, and the ability to take and understand directives.
• The ability to complete work consistently, with moderate flexibility to accommodate varying project demands is required.
• Candidates are required to have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record as determined by McKim & Creed.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, cleared background check and negative drug test result.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop your career path.
• Aligned to McKim & Creed’s core values and culture.
• Sound functional/technical skills in the role.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.