Field Geophysicist

Terracon; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Wellbeing resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Terracon is seeking a Geophysics Specialist to perform non-invasive surveys and borehole logging, helping inform geologic, environmental, and engineering investigations.

You will design survey approaches, collect and analyze data, and collaborate across disciplines to support infrastructure projects such as roads and airports. A Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Follow safety rules and standards on all projects.
• Develop and apply geophysical survey methods and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive surface surveys and borehole geophysical logging.
• Design survey objectives and approaches for site investigations.
• Analyze and interpret geophysical data to support decisions.
• Collaborate across Terracon service lines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist in preparing investigative programs and reports.

Skills

Geophysics

Field surveys

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Job description

General Responsibilities:

Put your geophysics expertise to work on projects that make a real impact. At Terracon, you'll use a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies to support geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials investigations across a variety of projects and industries.

You'll perform non-invasive surface surveys and borehole geophysical logging to help uncover and understand subsurface conditions. From defining survey objectives and designing the approach to analyzing data and interpreting results, you'll play an important role throughout the investigation process.

Your work will help inform the planning, design, and construction of vital infrastructure, including roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities, while also supporting environmental assessments and earth resource evaluations. Because geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, take on diverse technical challenges, and see how your work contributes to projects from the ground down.

Why Terracon?

At Terracon, you're more than an employee, you're an employee-owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we're invested in each other's success and give employees the opportunity to help shape their careers.

Terracon anticipates the starting salary range for this job opportunity will be from $57,530 to $69,080 Compensation is determined based on relevant experience to the role. Additional details on the salary range for this job at Terracon can be found further below in this posting.

Comprehensive benefits package including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k) with company match
• employee ownership (ESOP)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• wellbeing resources
• career development opportunities

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.
• Understand and practice quality acumen.
• Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.