Geologist Position

Austin Community College; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is looking for a Geologist to join their team in Halethorpe, MD. This role includes conducting geotechnical drilling inspections, managing field investigations, and assisting in geotechnical engineering designs for various projects. This position encourages candidates to take on multiple responsibilities and offers a pathway to project management.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Geology, and possess strong communication and leadership skills. Opportunities for fieldwork and professional growth are significant.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain GIT title and PG.
• Ability to prepare concise engineering calculations and reports.
• Conduct and manage field inspections and in-situ testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct geotechnical drilling inspection and collect samples.
• Manage field investigations as a liaison between crews and clients.
• Assist in development of geotechnical designs and reports.
• Perform and interpret results of in-situ testing.
• Conduct soil analysis and geotechnical studies.
• Communicate with internal and external clients.

Skills

Geotechnical Engineering

Field Inspection

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Geology

Job description

Our team is seeking an ambitious Geologist to work out of our Halethorpe, MD office. Given that E2CR is a relatively small business with a flat organizational structure, the candidates will be encouraged to wear many hats and seek out new responsibilities. This is an excellent growth opportunity with competitive compensation. The primary duties of the new hires are to:

• Conduct geotechnical drilling inspection, including collecting samples and preparing boring logs
• Manage field investigations by serving as a liaison between the field crew, management, and clients – this role has a clear pathway to becoming a Project Manager
• Assist with development of geotechnical engineering designs, sketches, reports, and estimates for a variety of different projects including airport pavements, roadways, shallow & deep foundations for commercial use, seawalls, bridges, etc.
• Perform and interpret the results of in-situ testing including Pressuremeter (PMT), Cone Penetration Testing (CPT), and Blade Dilatomer (DMT)
• Conduct slope stability, soil analysis, and other geotechnical engineering studies
• Communicate with both internal and external clients
• Perform geotechnical technical analyses, prepare proposals and reports, and coordinate with designers and contractors to implement recommendations on plans and in the field

Keywords: Geotechnical, Civil, Design, Engineering, Construction, Environmental, Geology

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geosciences, or Environmental Geology
• Willingness to obtain GIT title and willingness to obtain PG
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
• Ability to prepare complete, concise and organized engineering calculations and reports
• Willingness to conduct and manage field inspections including drilling inspection and in-situ testing. Field Work expected to comprise ~50% of the role
• Good verbal and written communication skills