Senior Geophysicist: Field Surveys & Subsurface Insights

Terracon; Madison (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Terracon presents an opportunity for a geophysicist with a solid background in surveying and data interpretation to support geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering and materials testing investigations. The role involves designing surveys, executing non-invasive geophysical surveys and borehole logging to image subsurface conditions for infrastructure projects such as roads, tunnels and airports.

You will participate in safety planning, supervision of field staff, and proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Mid-level, experienced Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
• Participates with more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
• Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
• Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
• May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• May oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Skills

Geophysical surveys

Data interpretation

Report writing

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Terracon presents an opportunity for a geophysicist with a solid background in surveying and data interpretation to support geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering and materials testing investigations. The role involves designing surveys, executing non-invasive geophysical surveys and borehole logging to image subsurface conditions for infrastructure projects such as roads, tunnels and airports.

You will participate in safety planning, supervision of field staff, and proposal