Teams at Cardinal Point Captains

Supports marine ecosystem research through cruise planning, vessel-based and shore-based field sampling, data management, ecological and oceanographic data analysis, visualization, reporting, and science communication. Participates in multi-day research cruises and sanctuary projects involving benthic surveys, hypoxia monitoring, intertidal sampling, and ocean noise monitoring. Maintains species inventories, metadata, photographs, and other datasets while contributing to reports, presentations, webpages, and outreach content.

Provides systems engineering, infrastructure sustainment, configuration management, risk management, failure analysis, engineering change documentation, technical research, and program reporting for the STRIDENT program. Supports hardware, software, databases, specifications, corrective action systems, and regulatory compliance while communicating technical information to varied audiences. The role is based in Panama City Beach, Florida, requires some travel, and may require an active Secret clearance.

Assistant Engineer aboard the EPA research vessel R/V Lake Guardian, supporting propulsion, power generation, auxiliary systems, engine-room watchkeeping, maintenance, repairs, safety compliance, emergency response, inventory control, and operational documentation. The role works approximately 30 days onboard followed by 30 days off, with additional in-port work available. Candidates must hold an appropriate limited engineer endorsement, join or be willing to join the IOMM&P union, pass screening and background checks, and maintain a U.S. passport and driver’s license.