Senior Geophysicist

Collier Consulting & Collier Geophysics; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Field deployment travel

Team leadership opportunities

Job summary

Collier Geophysics seeks a senior geophysics professional to lead analyses and manage geophysical projects. The role emphasizes field deployments, data acquisition oversight, and coordinating small teams in varied environments.

The right candidate will have a strong track record in seismic, electrical, or EM methods, plus hands-on instrument troubleshooting and data processing experience. Occasional travel and flexible hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or Geology with emphasis on geophysics; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in geophysics fieldwork and project management.
• Physically active, able to lift up to 40 pounds and lead field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead geophysical surveys and manage data acquisition for projects.
• Oversee field deployments and instrument troubleshooting in diverse terrains.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate small field teams.
• Travel for field campaigns with flexible hours during active work periods.

Skills

Geophysics

Field leadership

Data processing

Instrument troubleshooting

GIS tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Geophysics or Geology with emphasis on geophysics

MS preferred

Tools

Seismic methods

Electrical methods

EM survey tools

Data processing software

Job description

We are seeking a candidate who has a strong work ethic. You must be disciplined, organized, able to understand and articulate technical / geophysical information, and work well in and lead small teams While primarily focused on senior-level analysis and project management, this role involves periodic field deployments to lead complex geophysical surveys or oversee data acquisition. The candidate must be capable of operating effectively in diverse terrain and weather conditions, maintaining the hands-on ability to independently deploy, troubleshoot, and handle specialized field instrumentation. Flexibility for occasional, sometimes short-notice travel is required, with adaptable hours during active field work.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Geophysics or Geology with emphasis on geophysics, MS preferred
• Minimum 10 years of experience,
• Physically active and able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Field methods experience, preferably some seismic, electrical or electromagnetics
• Exposure to data processing with a variety of commercially available software
• Proficient in programs such as Microsoft Office, Google Earth, PDF editing, Gmail, etc.

Get to know us better

Collier Geophysics is a privately-owned geophysics firm, spun off in 2018 from Collier Consulting, Inc, a 24-year old geoscience and engineering consulting firm based in Stephenville, TX. Collier Geophysics has office presence in Texas, Colorado, California, Florida, Michigan, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Massachusetts. The companies are based on a strong commitment to family, community, and service. We are a committed industry leader in multiple market sectors including (but not limited to): engineering, environmental, groundwater resources, and energy. Additional core competencies include drone/UAV and air-borne geophysical services, as well as nation-wide federal contracting with multiple agencies.