Uses mapping technology, satellite data, and spatial analysis to support navigation, port development, coastal management, dredging, and maritime infrastructure projects.
Salary Range
$70,000 – $130,000/year
Daily Pay Range
$270 – $500/day
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Geospatial Engineering, Surveying, Geography, GIS, Engineering, or a related field
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain maritime GIS databases
- Analyze hydrographic and bathymetric data
- Create navigation and infrastructure maps
- Support dredging and coastal engineering projects
- Monitor shoreline and environmental changes
- Provide spatial analysis for ports and waterways
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- GIS software experience (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Understanding of hydrographic surveying
- Strong analytical and data management skills
- Professional certification preferred for advancement
Career Outlook
- Growing demand due to coastal resilience and infrastructure projects
- Advancement to Senior Geospatial Engineer, GIS Manager, or Coastal Engineering Specialist
- Opportunities with ports, government agencies, engineering firms, and environmental consultants
Typical Day
- Process mapping and survey data
- Analyze waterways and coastal conditions
- Create maps and reports for project teams
- Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and planners
- Conduct fieldwork or review remote sensing data
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