Marine Geoscientist

Job Overview

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC, a leading engineering firm with a global presence and thriving coastal engineering practice, is seeking a Marine Geoscientist to support our offshore survey operations based out of our Tampa, FL or Boca Raton, FL offices.

APTIM performs full-scale marine geophysical and geotechnical surveys in support of coastal restoration, offshore renewable energy development, infrastructure siting, and offshore oil and gas projects. Our geoscientists specialize in high-resolution data acquisition, processing, and interpretation to support seabed characterization, geohazard assessment, mineral resource identification, and engineering design.

The selected candidate will play a primary role in offshore survey execution, including serving as a Field Party Chief (or progressing into that role) for marine geophysical and geotechnical operations. This position is field-intensive, with significant offshore time, and requires strong technical capability, leadership, and a commitment to safety.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Serve as Offshore Field Party Chief (or directly support in that capacity), responsible for safe and efficient execution of marine survey operations, including:
• Crew leadership, tasking, and supervision
• Daily operational planning and troubleshooting
• Coordination with vessel crew, project managers, and clients offshore
• Lead and support vessel mobilization and demobilization, including setup and integration of geophysical and geotechnical systems
• Ensure compliance with APTIM safety policies, including:
• Leading daily safety briefings and JSAs
• Enforcing safe work practices
• Stopping work if unsafe conditions are observed
• Maintain daily field logs, acquisition reports, and safety documentation
• Perform real-time QA/QC of geophysical and geotechnical data acquisition
• Operate and oversee acquisition of marine survey systems, including:
• Chirp sub-bottom profilers
• Sidescan sonar
• Magnetometers
• Seismic reflection systems (single-channel and multi-channel preferred)
• Marine vibracore systems and other geotechnical samplers
• Acquire, process, and interpret integrated geophysical and geotechnical datasets
• Prepare maps, figures, and technical reports for engineering, regulatory, and scientific applications
• Support data processing and interpretation workflows using industry-standard software
• Mentor junior staff and assist with training and development in both field and office settings
• Support survey planning, logistics, and proposal development as needed
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree (or higher) in geology, geophysics, oceanography, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant marine geoscience experience
• Experience supporting marine geophysical surveys using:
• Chirp sub-bottom profiler
• Sidescan sonar
• Magnetometer
• Experience with marine geotechnical sampling, including vibracores or similar systems
• Experience with geophysical acquisition and interpretation software (e.g., SonarWiz, Hypack, Discover or equivalent)
• Strong technical writing and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to support extended offshore rotations (typically 10-14 days) in physically demanding environments
  

Preferred

• Prior experience acting as a Field Party Chief or senior field lead on offshore surveys
• Experience with multi-channel seismic acquisition and interpretation
• Experience with survey planning and vessel mobilization
• Familiarity with GIS and mapping software (e.g., ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Surfer)
• Experience supporting projects involving permitting, routing, or geohazard assessments
  
  

Additional Information

• This position is heavily field-based, with a significant portion of time spent offshore
• Candidates must be adaptable, safety-focused, and capable of working in dynamic marine environments
  
  

About APTIM

APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.

What You Can Expect From APTIM

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development
  
  

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $31.25 to $36.06 per hour. Compensation depends on several factors including experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and several carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Company paid and optional Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 401(k) Guide
• APTIM - Helpful Documents
  

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