Geotechnical Field Geologist: Fieldwork & Reports

NV5; Wilsonville (OR); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Benefits package

Career growth

Hands-on projects

Collaborative team

Job summary

NV5 seeks a Staff Geologist/Engineer to support project managers, engineers, and geologists on field and construction projects. The role involves field investigations, drilling operations, boreholes, and data collection with up to 10 hours in the field daily.

The ideal candidate should enjoy outdoor work, be comfortable in varying weather, and participate in site observations, laboratory testing, and report preparation as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology or Engineering; a Master's in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus.
• 0-3 years of experience.
• Must be able to work in all weather climates, as this role is largely in the field.
• GIT is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift up to 50 lbs of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform geotechnical field exploration.
• Write daily field reports and maintain exploration logs.
• Perform laboratory testing.
• Contribute to geotechnical analysis and preparation of engineering reports and project deliverables.
• Observe construction to ensure compliance with design documents.
• Role is 80-90% field exploration/investigations and 10-20% technical review, writing, and reporting.

Skills

Weather resilience

Driver's license

GIT

Education

BS in Geology or Engineering

Master's in Geotechnical Engineering (plus)

Tools

GIT

Job description

NV5 seeks a Staff Geologist/Engineer to support project managers, engineers, and geologists on field and construction projects. The role involves field investigations, drilling operations, boreholes, and data collection with up to 10 hours in the field daily.

The ideal candidate should enjoy outdoor work, be comfortable in varying weather, and participate in site observations, laboratory testing, and report preparation as part of a collaborative team.