Geothermal Project Geologist (Hybrid/Remote)

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Retirement plans

Paid leave

Job summary

The Utah Geological Survey’s Energy and Minerals Program seeks a Project Geologist to support grant-funded geophysical and geothermal projects, assist senior geologists, and help manage proposals.

This provisional position is funded for an initial term of 2 years, with renewal contingent upon grant funding and need, and a fixed 40-hour work week in Salt Lake City with hybrid work and full benefits.

Qualifications

• At minimum, the applicant must hold a Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics or a related field.
• Ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in geology, geophysics, or a related field.
• The ability to complete geologic field work in remote areas.
• The ability to work independently while maintaining a commitment to teamwork.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give professional presentations.
• A working knowledge of the geothermal resources in Utah.
• The computer skills necessary for a geophysics-based research position (MS Office, Adobe suite, GIS, Python, Fortran, and Linux language coding, etc.).
• Extensive experience in collecting field data in applied geophysical survey methods for subsurface characterization studies including geothermal and hydrological resources.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting geophysical equipment.
• Experience processing geophysical field data for quality control and assurance including GNSS surveys.
• Experience performing inversion modeling of geophysical data.
• The ability to seek external funding opportunities, lead and manage grant-funded research projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting geophysical field surveys for research projects;
• Process, model, and interpret geophysical data including seismic, magnetics, gravity, electromagnetics, and high-precision GNSS data as necessary;
• Assist in calibrating, repairing, and maintaining geophysical equipment in the lab and in the field;
• Assist in the compiling, organizing, and archiving of geophysical data;
• Assist in the characterization of geothermal resources and their potential in Utah;
• Conduct geologic field work, sample collection, and technical report preparation;
• Create geospatial digital geological and geophysical map products;
• Assist with compiling, cataloguing, and archiving of historical resource data and reports.

Skills

Geology

Geophysics

Field work

Grant writing

Project management

GIS

Python

Fortran

Linux

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Graduate degree in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

GIS

Python

Fortran

Linux

Job description

The Utah Geological Survey’s Energy and Minerals Program seeks a Project Geologist to support grant-funded geophysical and geothermal projects, assist senior geologists, and help manage proposals.

This provisional position is funded for an initial term of 2 years, with renewal contingent upon grant funding and need, and a fixed 40-hour work week in Salt Lake City with hybrid work and full benefits.