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The Opportunity: Tetra Tech is adding a Marine Survey Technician/Online Marine Navigator to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. The role involves performing topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, as well as field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. The successful candidate will support cable lay operations and perform various surveying and navigation tasks both domestically and internationally. Why Tetra Tech: At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 500 million lives around the world. Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy. Your Role: Perform and assist with topographic, marine positioning, hydrographic, and geophysical survey planning, field data collection, interpretation, and reporting. Provide MakaiLay support for cable lay operations, including planning, commissioning, generating ship plans, and operating the software during cable lay. Produce as-left documentation upon completion. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot surveying and navigation system hardware, computers, software, and cabling. Setup, operate, and troubleshoot navigation equipment (e.g., GNSS, RTK), acoustic doppler profilers, and subsea positioning equipment (e.g., USBL). Work aboard boats ranging from 12 to 250 feet in length, both domestically and internationally. Setup and operate static and RTK GPS receivers and process and perform QC on the data. Perform field topographic, scientific, or engineering surveys using GPS and/or Total Station. Utilize AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or ArcGIS to produce maps, charts, and alignment sheets. Understand geodesy, survey, and tidal datum, and establish and recover survey control. Develop and follow plans, specifications, SOPs, procedures, and promote safe work practices. Be self-motivated, hardworking, ethical, trustworthy, and dependable. Have strong analytical and communication skills and a strong desire to learn and adapt. Be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Travel for domestic and foreign work, approximately 30% of the year, on assignments is required. Ability to work in the field in inclement weather as well as offshore for weeks at a time is required. Physical ability to load/unload equipment (lifting 50 lbs.), walk safely over rugged terrain, and navigate ships' ladders is required. Qualifications: Associate degree or Certification or License in Land or Hydrographic Surveying with 3-5 years of experience (required). Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geodesy, Geomatics, Oceanography, Marine Geology, with 2-3 years' direct experience in Navigation/Positioning, Land, or Hydrographic Surveying (required). Experience on several (2+) cable installation projects using MakaiLay software (desired), experience on several power cable installation projects using MakaiLay (preferred). LSIT desired; or PLS preferred. More than 5 years of field experience as a Navigation/Positioning Operator, Survey Technician, Oceanographic Tec