Senior Geophysicist Lead — Field & Mentorship

DOWL Brand; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DOWL is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The Senior Geophysicist 1 will lead near-surface geophysical testing, mentor team members, and collaborate on projects from planning through reporting, frequently traveling to remote sites as required.

The role requires expertise in seismic refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity, and related geotechnical studies, with a strong emphasis on delivering data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 15 years of experience in geophysics or related field.
• PE or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct geophysical data collection.
• Prepare technical reports and memos.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on complex tasks.
• Travel to project sites, including remote locations, as needed.

Skills

Seismic refraction

MASW

Electrical resistivity

Geophysical surveys

Soils engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

ResDInv

Rayfract

Seisimager/SW

MATLAB

Surfer

Job description

DOWL is a leading multi-disciplinary consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. The Senior Geophysicist 1 will lead near-surface geophysical testing, mentor team members, and collaborate on projects from planning through reporting, frequently traveling to remote sites as required.

The role requires expertise in seismic refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity, and related geotechnical studies, with a strong emphasis on delivering data-driven