Field Geologist I

Freese and Nichols; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Hybrid work schedule

Professional development opportunities

Mentoring program

Job summary

Freese and Nichols is looking for a motivated Geologist I for the Water Resources Dam and Levee Design group in Fort Worth, Texas. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology. Responsibilities include conducting site investigations, geologic analyses, and evaluating seismic impacts. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, professional development, and networking opportunities. This position is perfect for new graduates or upcoming August 2026 graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work in various weather and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform site investigations and data collection.
• Conduct geologic analyses and present results.
• Evaluate seismic impacts and prepare fault studies.
• Utilize technical tools for subsurface analyses.
• Build relationships with clients and agencies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in all types of weather and field conditions

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology

Job description

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a highly motivated, well‑rounded Geologist I with an interest in the geotechnical field to join our Water Resources Dam and Levee Design group in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a great role for a new graduate or upcoming August 2026 graduate.

What Your Day Looks Like

• Perform site investigations including data collection, borehole logging, classification of soil and rock materials, oversight of piezometer and well installations, pump and packer tests, study of exposed stratigraphic and structural relationships, and mapping of geologic units.
• Conduct geologic analyses as part of a team and present results in a written report.
• Evaluate seismic impacts on project sites and prepare fault studies.
• Utilize technical procedures and tools in stratigraphic and structural analyses of subsurface geologic units.
• Interface with internal and external clients, landowners and regulatory agencies, developing strong working relationships through project interaction.

What We Will Do For You

We offer a flexible work environment with options such as a hybrid work schedule that allows remote work up to 2 days per week and an alternative work schedule that provides every other Friday off. You will receive professional development in technical areas along with soft skills such as collaboration, workload management, presentation skills, and partnership building. Our mentoring program enables learning from industry experts and recent graduates. Our Young Professionals ERG, Rise and Thrive, offers networking, development opportunities, and social events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or Engineering Geology.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in all types of weather and field conditions.
• Regular travel with overnight stays and oversee field investigations for a wide variety of projects.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.