Field Geophysicist Associate - Growth & ESOP

S&ME; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Mentorship & training

Diverse projects

Collaborative culture

Flexibility

Community impact

Comprehensive benefits

Company vehicle with fuel card

$2,000 referral bonuses

Job summary

S&ME in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Geophysicist to join our team. This entry-level position focuses on near-surface geophysical surveys, site observations, and support for data processing and environmental exploration, with roughly 75% field time.

You will work with a team delivering geotechnical and environmental projects, gain exposure to seismic, EM, GPR, ER, IP, and other methods, and contribute to proposals, reports, and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geophysics, geology, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience.
• Familiarity with near-surface geophysical methods (e.g., seismic, EM, GPR, ER, SP, IP, microgravity).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute field surveys: Plan, organize, and perform near-surface geophysical surveys using a variety of advanced methodologies under minimal supervision.
• Assist with data processing: Support basic geophysical data processing and interpretation tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in deliverables.
• Ensure data quality and compliance: Conduct QA/QC on field data, verify adherence to project goals, and identify limitations or anomalies in real time.
• Contribute to proposals and reporting: Assist in proposal preparation, draft report sections, and provide technical input to support project documentation.
• Maintain equipment and support marketing: Oversee calibration, organization, maintenance, and scheduling of geophysical equipment while participating in marketing efforts and client engagement activities.

Skills

Near-surface geophysics

Field survey planning

QA/QC data quality

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in geophysics/geology or related field

Job description

S&ME in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking an Associate Geophysicist to join our team. This entry-level position focuses on near-surface geophysical surveys, site observations, and support for data processing and environmental exploration, with roughly 75% field time.

You will work with a team delivering geotechnical and environmental projects, gain exposure to seismic, EM, GPR, ER, IP, and other methods, and contribute to proposals, reports, and client engagement.