Job Description

Job Overview

The Principal Survey Specialist interprets internal or external business issues and recommends best practices. They will be tasked with solving complex Survey (Mar) -related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. The Principal Survey Specialist may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and is regarded as a specialist in Survey (Mar). As such, they must have in-depth expertise in Survey (Mar) as well as broad knowledge of the Survey (Mar) discipline within the Marine function.



Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we've forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.




For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Survey sub-contract evaluations Bid support on offshore and onshore survey Monitor closely all ongoing survey operations Coordinate and support project management and Operations Identify project requirements for survey services Prepare and maintain survey service orders Review and approve survey invoices and timesheets Identify and review the latest available technology as applicable To be based at worksite based on project requirements, onshore and/or offshore

Essential Qualifications and Education

Bachelor's or Masters in Land and Hydrography Survey, Marine Sciences, Geomatics, GIS, Ocean Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 9 years of experience in Offshore Survey with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects Strong knowledge of relevant industry regulations, standards, and guidelines e.g., IMCA and/or International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) standards, Marine Spatial Planning (MSP), and Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) practices Proven expertise in leading and executing various marine and land survey methodologies, such as hydrographic, geophysical, and subsea positioning Strong understanding of relevant marine and land survey equipment (shallow and deepwater solutions), software, and technologies, including single/multibeam echo sounders, geophysical equipment, survey sensors, and GPS/GNSS receivers Proficient in managing survey data processing and visualization software such as QINSY, CARIS, EIVA, and ArcGIS Well-versed in Cartography and Geodesy for marine and land projects Extensive knowledge of industry standards and best practices, including IHO S-44, ISO 9001, and relevant classification society rules Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex survey data to drive informed decision-making Strong project management abilities, ensuring survey activities are completed within budget, schedule, and quality requirements Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders Professional certifications (e.g., CMarSci, FIG/IHO/ICA Category A Hydrographer) will be considered advantageous
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