Geophysicist 1

HDR; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Engineering Geophysicist to manage and execute projects in Colorado. The role involves fieldwork and office tasks, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Geophysics and a commitment to teamwork and quality.

Successful candidates will have at least one year of industry experience, skills in geophysical data analysis, and an ability to travel for field projects. Join HDR, an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience in geophysics.
• Technical understanding of exploration geophysics required.
• Experience with geophysical data analysis software like Oasis Montaj.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects in support of various clients.
• Support proposal development efforts and contribute to HDR's capabilities.
• Conduct fieldwork, data processing, and reporting for geophysical projects.
• Communicate project issues to management and assist with solutions.

Skills

Project management

Geophysical data analysis

Fieldwork experience

Software: Oasis Montaj, MATLAB

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or closely related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects, both field and in office, in support of various clients (e.g., transportation, oil and gas, water resources, environmental, etc.).
• Support proposal development efforts and contribute to the expansion of HDR's Engineering Geophysics capabilities.
• Manage geophysical projects involving utilities, seismic, electro‑magnetics, magnetics, GPR as they become available, including field work, data processing and reporting.
• Manage sampling projects local to Colorado.
• Provide pothole oversight for utility projects.
• Work on site with data collection during the execution of munitions response projects in support of HDR's Program Manager and Project Managers.
• Travel to support HDR projects and support Project Managers with planning and reporting before and after project execution.
• Work on engineering geophysics projects as necessary.
• Handle the following support activities: data collection, data processing, work planning, reports, equipment logs, field forms, check lists, daily reports and associated tasks/documents.
• Communicate any geophysical project issues and concerns to management and support the development of solutions.
• Interpret seismic data utilizing advanced geophysical techniques.
• Work in a collaborative environment with an integrated team of geoscientists, engineers and negotiators.
• Assist with the planning, supervision and quality control of the 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.
• Will report to the HDR Englewood office and most local fieldwork will include picking up equipment and/or other team members there.
• Position is primarily in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work includes travel out of state and ability to travel with overnight stays. Travel duration 1‑3 weeks at a time.
• No restrictions with working on Federal facilities.
• Ability to work primarily in the field.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or 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.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.