Senior Geologist - Underground Construction & Ground Conditions

Tutor Perini Corporation; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Constructors in White Plains, NY seeks a Senior Geologist to evaluate, document, and classify geological and ground conditions during underground shaft and tunnel construction.

You will work with field and project teams to assess rock, monitor drilling, and support ground-conditions decisions with mapped logs and recommendations for ground support.

The role requires NY PG license and 10+ years' experience; travel and underground exposure expected.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in underground construction geoscience.
• Licensed NY Professional Geologist.
• Experience mapping rock masses and logging underground drilling.
• Ability to communicate observations to project teams.
• Willingness to work in active underground environments.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, document, and classify geological ground conditions encountered in shafts and tunnels.
• Perform geological mapping of exposed rock masses and underground excavations.
• Monitor, log, and maintain detailed records of underground probe drilling activities.
• Evaluate conditions and identify changes or potentially adverse ground conditions.
• Recommend appropriate ground support based on observations and drawings.
• Maintain accurate geological logs, mapping records, and field reports.
• Communicate observations to project and field personnel.

Skills

Geology mapping

Ground condition assessment

Field logs

Technical communication

Education

Professional Geologist (PG) license NY

Tools

Geotechnical software

Drill logging

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Constructors in White Plains, NY seeks a Senior Geologist to evaluate, document, and classify geological and ground conditions during underground shaft and tunnel construction.

You will work with field and project teams to assess rock, monitor drilling, and support ground-conditions decisions with mapped logs and recommendations for ground support.

The role requires NY PG license and 10+ years' experience; travel and underground exposure expected.