Field Geophysicist

Terracon; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon in Ashburn, VA seeks a Geophysicist to perform a comprehensive range of geophysical surveys in support of subsurface investigations for geologic, groundwater, environmental, and engineering projects. You will design survey approaches, analyze data, and interpret results to inform planning, design and construction of infrastructure.

Field visits and data collection are part of the role. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics, or 8 years of utility locating

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of utility locating experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

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.
• Developing level Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assists in geophysical data collection and tests to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics

Job description

General Responsibilities

Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing subsurface investigations. Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface to aid in locating underground utilities. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. Geophysics supports all of Terracon’s service lines.

General Responsibilities

Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing subsurface investigations. Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface to aid in locating underground utilities. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. Geophysics supports all of Terracon’s service lines.

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.
• Developing level Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Assists in geophysical data collection and tests to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
• Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
• May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of utility locating experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

Preferred Certification

• Previous utility locating experience and GPR experience