Geophysicist 1

HDR, Inc.; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 63,063 - 90,090; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Geophysicist in Englewood, Colorado, to manage engineering geophysics projects across various sectors including environmental and transportation projects. Responsibilities include executing field and office tasks, interpreting seismic data, and collaborating with a skilled team.

Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Geophysics or a related field and at least one year of industry experience. This role involves significant fieldwork and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics or related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience.
• Technical understanding of exploration geophysics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects.
• Support proposal development efforts.
• Interpret seismic data using advanced geophysical techniques.
• Communicate project issues and develop solutions.
• Work collaboratively with geoscientists and engineers.

Skills

Exploration Geophysics

Data Analysis

Fieldwork

Geophysical Techniques

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics

Tools

Oasis Montaj Geosoft

MATLAB

Job description

Position Overview

In the role of Geophysicist, you will manage engineering geophysics projects, support proposal development, and work closely with the HDR Englewood office and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects, in field and office, for clients such as transportation, oil and gas, water resources, and environmental projects.
• Support proposal development efforts and contribute to the expansion of HDR’s Engineering Geophysics capabilities.
• Manage geophysical projects involving utilities, seismic, electromagnetics, magnetics, GPR, including field work, data processing, and reporting.
• Manage sampling projects local to Colorado.
• Provide oversight for utility projects such as pothole assessments.
• Work on site collecting data for munitions response projects, supporting the Program Manager and Project Managers.
• Travel to support HDR projects and assist Project Managers with planning and reporting before and after project execution.
• Work on engineering geophysics projects as necessary.
• Handle support activities: data collection, processing, work planning, reports, equipment logs, field forms, checklists, daily reports and associated documents.
• Communicate any project issues and concerns to management and help develop solutions.
• Interpret seismic data using advanced geophysical techniques.
• Work collaboratively with geoscientists, engineers, and negotiators.
• Assist with planning, supervision, and quality control of acquisition and processing of geophysical data.
• Complete integrated interpretations of geophysical, geological and well data to define prospective areas, to position exploratory well locations, and to define areas for further exploratory effort.
• Take on projects and tasks as assigned by management.
• Report to the HDR Englewood office; most local fieldwork will be based there.
• Position is primarily in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience.
• Technical understanding of exploration geophysics.
• Experience with Oasis Montaj Geosoft Geophysical Data Analysis software and MATLAB computational software.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
• Work includes travel out of state and ability to travel with overnight stays (1‑3 weeks at a time).
• No restrictions working on federal facilities.
• Ability to work primarily in the field.

Benefits & Compensation

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation for this position is $63,063 – $90,090, depending on skills, experience, education, and geography. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Location

Englewood, Colorado