Design Engineering Geologist

About This Role

Design Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structural engineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and geological risk evaluation with an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects.

Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team — including civil, structural, geotechnical, construction management, and construction experts — a Design Geologist plays a crucial role in providing geo-structural design solutions on projects; responsibilities include geologic data collection and interpretation supporting design production, and geologic support during construction.

This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing both pre-construction geotechnical investigations, geologic hazard assessments, and construction-phase monitoring services.

What You'll Do

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data in support of geotechnical studies, foundation engineering designs, and site investigations as required by a project.
• Perform desktop-based geologic research, organizing, data analyses, interpreting and concisely presenting research data collected from a variety of public and private sources.
• Manage and operate geotechnical and geophysical instruments, track test results, process and interpret data, and troubleshoot when issues arise.
• Interface closely with project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
• Provide information on geologic conditions, hazard assessments and apply geologic engineering principles to solve complex problems.
• Participate in field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensics studies.
• Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner under the direct supervision of a senior level Geotechnical Engineer or Geologist in a professional office setting.
• Perform occasional site visits to project sites located throughout North America.
• Participation in sector focused professional organizations, and attendance and presentations at industry events.
• Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Geologic Science. Academic qualification for geologic licensure, via completion of theFundamentals in Geology (FE), or Geologist-in-Training (GIT) certifications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, working with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Completion of a 4-6 week capstone field camp as part of the academic curriculum.
• Master’s degree or upper division coursework in geotechnical engineering preffered or engineering geology, or experience in the geotechnical field.
• Familiarity with use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associatedsoftware for collection and analysis of large geological and geotechnical data sets.
• Experience supporting construction-phase services preferred, such as qualitycontrol/assurance testing and contractor interface in an active construction environment.