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Marine Geophysical Specialist

Woolpert · Anchorage, AK

Posted 15 days ago

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This role has been open
15 days
Woolpert's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
1% of Woolpert's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Woolpert
high
66 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
Hiring momentum
178 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Marine Geophysical Specialist at Woolpert will conduct marine geophysical surveys using various industry-standard software and sensors, supporting projects primarily in Alaska, Hawaii, and the contiguous USA. This role involves extensive travel, fieldwork on boats and ships, and tasks such as data processing, analysis, and project management. Candidates will also engage in survey system integration and quality control, contributing to the entire geophysical project life cycle.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in surveying, geomatics, environmental science, ocean engineering, coastal and ocean policy, geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, spatial science, marine science, physics, mathematics or comparable field plus a minimum of 5 years of job-related experience, or a master’s degree plus 3 years of job-related experience
  • Experience in the installation, calibration, operation, post-processing, analysis, and QA/QC of geophysical systems
  • Experience with industry standard software packages such as QPS Qinsy and Qimera, SonarWiz, Mogo SeaView, Hypack, Oasis Montaj, Kingdom Suite, Seismic Unix, Discover, Global Mapper, POS Pac, ArcGIS
  • Ability to perform field work, including travel and weekends, and lift objects over 50lbs
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and the ability to obtain a US passport

Nice to have

  • Experience with atypical tools such as GNSS topographic survey, vessel-based LiDAR, ROV operations, drone operations, Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers, bottom sampling
  • Ability to work in a team environment and manage others
  • Strong work ethic to self-motivate and hold yourself accountable as a potentially remote worker
  • Above average communication skills and attention to detail
  • Genuine passion and desire to work in a marine focused organization

What you get

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation
  • Career development opportunities
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
  • Paid sick time

Worth weighing

  • Extensive travel required, up to 50% for project purposes
  • Remote work eligibility but requires self-management
  • No visa sponsorship available; applicants must have work authorization
  • Fieldwork may involve physically demanding tasks

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Listed by Woolpert on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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