Field Geologist

Kaw Valley Engineering; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking a candidate to assist engineers with subsurface investigations, log exploratory borings, and support geotechnical design. The role involves fieldwork, lab testing, and preparing reports under supervision at multiple Kansas offices.

The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in environmental Phase 1 considerations and grow toward a geotechnical engineer or geologist role within our growing team.

Qualifications

• Engineering or Geology degree preferred.
• Ability to assist geotechnical engineering team in field and lab tasks.
• Willingness to learn subsurface investigations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with subsurface investigations for geotechnical design and evaluation.
• Work with drill crew to log exploratory borings and evaluate samples in the field.
• Submit utilities locates and assist in preparing drilling assignments.
• Perform laboratory tests needed for engineering analysis.
• Prepare reports under supervision and enter boring logs into software.
• Learn about Environmental Phase I Reports and geotechnical workflows.

Skills

Fieldwork

Laboratory testing

Report writing

Education

Engineering or Geology degree preferred

Job description

Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 42 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 200+ employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete.

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

Job Description

• Primary role is to assists Engineer with subsurface investigations in support of geotechnical design and evaluation efforts
• Some significant time may be spent working with the drill crew logging exploratory borings and evaluating samples in field
• Submitting utilities locates and aiding in preparation of drilling assignments
• Performing laboratory tests needed for engineering analysis
• Preparation of reports under Engineers’ supervision by entering boring logs into software
• Opportunity to learn about Environmental Phase 1 Reports
• Excellent position for someone interested in becoming a Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist

Qualifications

Engineering Or Geology Degree Preferred

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, hourly position.
• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings and driving history checks.
• KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all information will be kept confidential.