Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist

Position Overview

We are seeking a Marine Survey Equipment & Operations Specialist to join our dynamic Maritime Group at our Port Orchard, WA office. This role involves full lifecycle ownership of marine survey equipment (60%), project coordination and financial tracking (40%), and supporting field operations.

What You Will Do:

• Equipment Ownership & Logistics (Primary Focus – ~60%):

  • Maintain and manage marine survey equipment inventory, including multibeam and singlebeam systems, side scan sonar, sub-bottom profilers, magnetometers, GNSS/INS positioning systems, and supporting hardware.
  • Care for equipment check-in/check-out for field teams and projects.
  • Track equipment status, availability, and utilization.
  • Manage routine maintenance, calibrations, and repairs (RMA process).
  • Coordinate shipping, logistics, and mobilization readiness.
  • Maintain organized storage, documentation, and configuration records.
  • Support continuous improvement of equipment tracking systems and processes.

• Project Coordination & Financial Tracking (~40%):

  • Set up and manage projects within internal systems for opportunity tracking, budgeting, and cost tracking.
  • Support invoicing and project billing workflows.
  • Track project financial performance, including labor hours, equipment utilization, and expenses vs. budget.
  • Aid project managers with P&L visibility and cost control.
  • Help ensure projects are accurately tracked from initiation through closeout.
  • Identify gaps or inefficiencies in workflows and recommend improvements.

What You Will Bring:

• 3–7+ years of experience in marine survey, geospatial, or technical equipment environment OR equipment logistics, operations coordination, or similar role.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple equipment assets and projects simultaneously.
• Experience with inventory tracking, logistics, or asset management systems.
• Working knowledge of project tracking, invoicing, or financial systems.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams, project managers, and leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with marine survey equipment (multibeam, side scan, GNSS, etc.).
• Experience with tools such as QINSy, CARIS, SonarWiz, or similar.
• Experience with project accounting, budgeting, or ERP systems.
• Background supporting operations across multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits You Will Love

• Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert offers competitive pay and a robust set of unique benefits, including freedom to work, principal program, flexible paid time off, career development, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Pay Range

$65,800 - $82,300 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

Contact Information

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