Geologist — Field & Subsurface Exploration Expert

US Army Corps of Engineers; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a geologist/engineering geologist to plan and conduct subsurface investigations for civil works projects, including foundations, landslides, channel design, and HTRW issues.

The role involves field surveys, data collection, and preparing design documents and contamination assessments with SCAPS and other equipment. Applicants should meet DHA requirements and be U.S. citizens; a pre-employment physical and background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Geology degree + 20 sem hours in math, physics, chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience or education aligning with GS-7/GS-9/GS-11 specialized experience requirements.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated for U.S. equivalence (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts studies and investigations for subsurface exploration in geological and hydrogeological problems.
• Makes reconnaissance surveys of proposed sites for foundations of dams and structures.
• Performs site investigations using SCAPS and other tools to characterize contamination at HTRW sites.
• Prepares cost estimates, maps, diagrams, and drawings for design memoranda and contamination reports.
• Revises design memoranda and reports based on new field data and test results.

Education

Geology degree + 20 sem hours in related subjects

Job description

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a geologist/engineering geologist to plan and conduct subsurface investigations for civil works projects, including foundations, landslides, channel design, and HTRW issues.

The role involves field surveys, data collection, and preparing design documents and contamination assessments with SCAPS and other equipment. Applicants should meet DHA requirements and be U.S. citizens; a pre-employment physical and background checks apply.