Geologist II: Mapping & Subsurface Modeling

GeoCareerGo; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey (WVGES) in Morgantown, WV, seeks an experienced geologist to join the Geoscience & Mapping team. The role combines office and field work, focusing on geological mapping and GIS-based map construction.

Required degrees include MS/PhD or BS with experience. Expect duties in subsurface mapping, data analysis, and 3D model creation for oil, CCUS, geothermal projects, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ESRI mapping packages such as ArcGIS or ArcMap.
• Experience with subsurface mapping software such as Petra, Petrel, or Geographix is preferred.
• Familiarity with subsurface data and static model evaluation.
• Regional and local subsurface mapping skills for structural and reservoir mapping.

Responsibilities

• Conduct subsurface geological mapping.
• Work with geological data for oil and gas exploration, CCUS/geologic storage, geothermal energy, and related projects.
• Create and evaluate 3D geologic models.
• Evaluate subsurface static models.
• Perform regional and local structural and reservoir mapping.
• Work with diverse subsurface datasets.

Skills

MS Office

ArcGIS/ArcMap

Petra

Petrel

Geographix

Subsurface data

Structural mapping

Driver's license

Education

MS in Geology

PhD in Geology

BS in Geology

Job description

West Virginia Geological & Economic Survey (WVGES) in Morgantown, WV, seeks an experienced geologist to join the Geoscience & Mapping team. The role combines office and field work, focusing on geological mapping and GIS-based map construction.

Required degrees include MS/PhD or BS with experience. Expect duties in subsurface mapping, data analysis, and 3D model creation for oil, CCUS, geothermal projects, with travel as needed.