Geophysicist

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

ProSidian Consulting, LLC is seeking a Geophysicist to provide services within Independent Engineering Advisory Services. This role focuses on delivering risk management solutions and technical due diligence for the Energy Dominance Financing Program, specifically for clients like the U.S. Department of Energy.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in engineering or energy advisory and a relevant Bachelor's degree. The role also requires strong technical judgment and analytical skills, with an emphasis on collaboration across various project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering, construction, or energy advisory experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• Professional credentials in engineering or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Independent Engineering advisory support for the EDF Program.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support timely decision-making.
• Conduct technical due diligence and credit evaluations.

Skills

Engineering advisory experience

Geophysics

Risk management

Technical judgment

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or geoscience

Job description

Job Overview

Provide services and support as a Geophysicist within Independent Engineering Advisory Services, delivering bankable, technically defensible advisory services for the Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program. The role focuses on risk management solutions for clients such as the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and involves technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities in the upstream oil and gas exploration and production domain.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provides Independent Engineering advisory support for EDF Program technical due diligence, credit evaluation, lifecycle monitoring, and assurance activities, with emphasis on seismic interpretation, geophysical risk, subsurface characterization, and resource support.
• Reviews project documentation, evaluates technical and commercial interfaces, identifies risks and mitigations, validates assumptions, supports conditions precedent and disbursement readiness reviews where applicable, and prepares defensible work products including seismic interpretations, geophysical uncertainty assessments, maps, volumes, and technical risk summaries.
• Coordinates with engineering, finance, legal, construction, operations, environmental, HSE, and project controls stakeholders to support timely lender and DOE decision-making.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant engineering, construction, operations, compliance, risk, finance, or energy infrastructure advisory experience; demonstrated work on oil and gas, power, utilities, or large‑scale infrastructure projects for owners, lenders, independent engineers, or federal clients.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, geoscience, petroleum engineering, mechanical, electrical, chemical, civil, environmental, or related technical field.
• Professional engineering (PE), project management (PMP), construction services professional (CSP), API, NACE/AMPP, PMI, or discipline‑specific credentials preferred where applicable.

Competencies Required

• Technical judgment; independence and objectivity; analytical rigor; attention to detail; defensible documentation; client service orientation; cross‑functional collaboration; issue escalation; quality mindset; schedule discipline; and ability to translate technical evidence into actionable risk, compliance, and financing implications.

Ancillary Details Of The Role

• May participate in data room reviews, borrower/contractor interviews, site observations, monthly monitoring meetings, risk register updates, CP evidence reviews, draw package checks, issue closure tracking, and preparation of Independent Engineer reports for DOE, LPO, credit, and program governance stakeholders.
• The DOE Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) Program supports DOE/LPO‑supported financing and lifecycle oversight activities for large‑scale U.S. energy infrastructure projects, requiring independent engineering, technical due diligence, credit evaluation, construction monitoring, operational performance assessment, and risk management services to support financing decisions and protect government lending interests throughout the project lifecycle.
• The Loan Programs Office (LPO) evaluates projects from Technical, Engineering, Financial, Commercial, Environmental, Regulatory, Construction, and Operational perspectives before financing decisions are made.
• Independent Engineering Advisory Services are needed for complex energy projects and often involve:
  • Upstream Oil & Gas (Exploration and production, Reservoir development, Drilling programs)
  • Midstream (Pipelines, Compression facilities, LNG infrastructure, Storage terminals)
  • Downstream (Refineries, Petrochemical facilities, Processing plants)
  • Power & Utilities (Generation facilities, Transmission infrastructure, Grid modernization, Energy storage)

Eight ProSidian Global Competencies

1. Personal Effectiveness – The ability to manage tasks, time, and relationships efficiently, achieving consistent, impactful results.
2. Continuous Learning – Ongoing pursuit of knowledge, skills, and adaptability to remain relevant, competent, and professionally competitive.
3. Leadership – Inspiring, guiding, and motivating others toward shared goals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strategic organizational success.
4. Client Service – Delivering responsive, high‑quality solutions that address client needs, build trust, and strengthen long‑term partnerships.
5. Business Management – Coordinating people, processes, and resources to achieve strategic objectives, operational efficiency, and sustainable organizational performance.
6. Business Development – Identifying, pursuing, and securing growth opportunities through strategic relationships, market insight, and innovative solutions.
7. Technical Expertise – Applying specialized knowledge, analytical skills, and practical experience to solve complex problems with accuracy.
8. Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership) – Generating creative solutions, sharing insights, and influencing industry direction through expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits and Highlights

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range is competitive and includes health benefits, pre‑tax employee benefits, and incentives.
• Group Medical / Dental / Vision Health Insurance Benefits: Partners offer eligible employees a range of medical and dental plans, including high‑deductible health plans and PPOs, and high‑vision plans.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Allows eligible employees to save for retirement with various investment options and support from a financial planner. It operates as a pre‑tax Safe Harbor plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time‑Off (PTO) Benefits: Includes 2 weeks of vacation, three sick days, 10 company holidays, and government holidays.
• Pre‑Tax Payment Programs: Premium‑only plans (POPs) provide a comprehensive Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and associated tax benefits.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: Offers eligible employees discounts on everyday products and services via the Corporate Perks Benefit Program.
• Security Clearance: A security clearance is required for engagement teams managing sensitive work in the federal marketplace.
• Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: Up to $5,000 for referrals that stay employed for 90 days.
• Performance Incentives: Tied to new client engagement and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: Allows pre‑tax coverage of eligible healthcare and daycare costs.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: Additional protection for employees and dependents.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance: Provides income protection during disability recovery.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ProSidian is committed to equal opportunity employment, assessing qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. All information is kept confidential in line with EEO standards. The company supports the Hiring Our Heroes Program and the "I Hire Military" Initiative, encouraging all applicants—including veterans—to apply. Our core value, "Honor Above All," emphasizes integrity, overcoming challenges, and striving for excellence.