What is a hydrographer and how to become one

Key steps to become a hydrographer

1. Explore hydrographer education requirements

   Most common hydrographer degrees

   Bachelor's

   70.4 %

   Master's

   22.2 %

   Doctorate

   3.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific hydrographer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   GPS	28.07%
   GIS	21.07%
   Data Analysis	16.50%
   Data Processing	16.32%
   LiDAR	6.42%

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3. Complete relevant hydrographer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New hydrographers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a hydrographer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real hydrographer resumes.

4. Research hydrographer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
   • Provide technical expertise in GIS and remote sensing software, hardware, data analysis & mapping
   • Train personnel to improve ADCP measurements.
   • Present to inter-agency climate change work group.

5. Apply for hydrographer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a hydrographer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams