Geologist (MS/PhD)

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Geologist for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Los Angeles, CA or Oakland, CA. In this role, you will work as part of a team responsible for providing professional services in the areas of engineering geology, remote sensing, GIS, mapping, and geophysics for a range of projects involving the investigation of the cause and extent of failures of geotechnical systems and the evaluation of natural hazards. This position will provide technically challenging work with excellent opportunities to grow within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Conducting field inspections and subsurface explorations (to determine causes of failure of geotechnical systems e.g. slopes, foundations, tunnels, levees, and dams).
• Evaluating and characterizing site conditions (for root cause of failure analyses and conceptual mitigation design).
• Creation of Geospatial models including GIS and subsurface models.
• Creation of topographic maps and thematic maps.
• Aiding with peer review of geologic and geotechnical engineering documents.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in geological sciences specializing in Engineering Geology or a related field from an accredited university, or
• M.S. in geological sciences specializing in Engineering Geology, or a related field, from an accredited university plus 5 years of experience.
• Ability to become a licensed professional Geologist (PG) or Geophysicist (PGP) in at least one state within three years.
• Experience, or related coursework in, Geotechnical Engineering, and Groundwater/Surface Water Hydrology are a strong plus.
• Demonstrated excellence in coursework and/or fieldwork involving geologic characterization and mapping; experience with geotechnical subsurface investigation techniques a strong plus.
• Experience with GIS modeling software, graphic software, and imaging software.
• Ability to gather information from a wide variety of sources (e.g., field investigations, document reviews, and interviews) and to synthesize and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, business, and industry.
• Strong analytical, field investigation, and critical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy, desire to work in a fast-paced environment, and effective leadership skills.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings or demonstrated leadership or activity in geologic professional societies, boards, or commissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interest in a career primarily involving the investigation of the cause and extent of failures of geotechnical systems and the evaluation of natural hazards.

Benefits

• Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

At Exponent, we are committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.