Prudent Engineering, LLP, welcomes Scott Waite as manager of hydrographic services. In this role, Waite will be responsible for overseeing Prudent’s hydrographic department, focusing on underwater inspection and mapping. 

Waite, a certified hydrographer, has over 30 years of experience conducting hydrographic and inspection surveys for public and private sector clients including the New York Power Authority, New York State DOT, New York State Thruway Authority, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Coast Guard. Specializing in marine geophysical surveys and underwater inspections including bathymetric surveys and mapping, dam inspections, and volume computations, he has completed projects at intercoastal waterways, reservoirs, rivers, lakes, offshore, hydro/nuclear electric power plants and public water utilities. 

Waite earned an associate degree from SUNY Alfred State College of Technology. He also holds a Restricted Operator's Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement for maritime radio communications, and Transport Canada Small Vessel Operator Proficiency certification.