Field Geologist I: Hydrogeology & Environmental Projects

Tetra Tech; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

401K

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Time Off with Pay

Merit-based rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Suffolk, VA is seeking an entry-level Geologist with 0–3 years of experience for a field-oriented role. The position supports water resources projects across central Virginia and the United States, with significant field work, reporting, and coordination of drillers.

Responsibilities include field sampling, well drilling oversight, geophysical surveys, and data analysis. Strong communication and detailed documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree specializing in Geology.
• 0 – 3 years of experience.
• Knowledge of Virginia geology and hydrogeology, and skilled in soil and rock classification.
• Comfortable using analytical and field equipment for hydrogeological investigations.
• Ability to direct field personnel and supervise drillers on projects.
• Must be able to work effectively with other technical professionals.
• Neat, legible handwriting is mandatory; ability to create rigorously detailed documentation of field activities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software.

Responsibilities

• Review, comprehend, prepare, and complete work scopes.
• Communicate on site conditions with senior staff and make field determinations based on site data.
• Interpret basic geologic information; prepare boring logs, cross sections, and groundwater flow maps.
• Perform project tasks on public and private sector hydrogeological and environmental projects.
• Significant involvement as team member on field tasks including, but not limited to, multi-media sampling, well installation, environmental studies, IDW management.
• Manage and coordinate well drilling crews and oversee data collection and quality control of large data sets.
• Develop key elements of reports, presentations, and work plans, as well as perform document QA/QC under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist with management and direction of junior staff to execute project assignments.

Skills

Geology

Field work

Communication skills

Supervise drillers

Education

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tetra Tech in Suffolk, VA is seeking an entry-level Geologist with 0–3 years of experience for a field-oriented role. The position supports water resources projects across central Virginia and the United States, with significant field work, reporting, and coordination of drillers.

Responsibilities include field sampling, well drilling oversight, geophysical surveys, and data analysis. Strong communication and detailed documentation are essential.