Marine Geoscientist

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.

• →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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.