Assistant Geologist

Terracon; Minot (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Terracon is seeking an Assistant Geologist to launch a career in the geosciences with hands-on field experience. You will spend considerable time outdoors collecting soil and groundwater samples, logging field observations, and supporting environmental and geotechnical investigations.

Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and collaboration with engineers and environmental scientists. Overtime opportunities and a clear path for growth are offered to advance technical skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Certification in field of expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and participate in pre-task planning.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Performs sampling and testing of water, soil, and other materials.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
• Operates field monitoring equipment.
• Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
• Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field

Job description

General Responsibilities

Joining Terracon as an Assistant Geologist is a great opportunity to launch your career while gaining hands-on field experience. You’ll spend a significant amount of time outdoors performing soil and groundwater sampling, logging field observations, and supporting environmental and geotechnical investigations. Terracon offers opportunities for overtime, professional development, and career advancement, providing a clear path to grow your technical skills and build a successful long-term career in the geosciences.

Collect and interpret surface and subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.

Essential Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
• Entry level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
• Performs sampling and testing of water, soil, and other materials.
• Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
• Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
• Operates field monitoring equipment.
• Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
• Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
• Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
• Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in field of expertise