Norfolk Dredging Company operates a fleet of dredges throughout the East and Gulf coasts.  Our specialties include channel maintenance dredging, beach nourishment and capital projects. We work for both private and government entities.  The field engineer position is an entry level position that allows the ability to move into other positions such as QC manager, Site Manager, Site Safety Officer, and Project Manager.  Travel can be extensive with this position; we typically work 15 days on/ 6 days off.  The company provides housing and per diem for meals, as well as transportation (or mileage) for work related travel and for travel home for your time-off.  

We are currently looking for applicants who we think will fit well within our culture.  If a full-time position is offered, Norfolk Dredging Company offers a competitive salary, health benefits, vacation, profit sharing plan and a chance to be part of a team.  Starting salary for entry level Field Engineer with bachelor’s degree is an hourly pay equivalent of $65,000.  If you have additional experience, salary (hourly pay) is negotiable.

 Duties

•  Hydrographic surveying using GPS technology

• RTK (Beach) surveying using GPS technology

• Managing GPS positioning systems

• Production estimating and dredge quantity reports

• Engineering layout using AutoCad

• Quality Control

• General support of the project team

Required Skills

• Experience not necessary. We will train you

• Some familiarity with Excel and AutoCad

• Must be Computer Literate

• Knowledge of Surveying Basics

• Strong Math Skills

• Must be able to work on floating vessels

• Willingness to work hard

• Willingness to learn new technologies and meet all kinds of people

 Rewards

•  Competitive Salary

• Health Insurance

• Profit Sharing

• Bonus program

 WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER