Staff Geophysicist

General Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing investigations.
• Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface as well as geophysical logging in boreholes to provide images or models of subsurface conditions.
• Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results.
• Incorporate results into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities;
• Assess environmental conditions;
• Evaluate earth resources.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning.
• Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Demonstrate quality practices and acumen.
• Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
• Proficient Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making recommendations for design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
• May assist more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.
• Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
• Develop written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals.
• Evaluate moderately complex geophysical data and assemble in written reports.
• Serve as team member or participant in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
• Oversee work performed by lower level Geophysicists and Technicians.
• Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certification in field of expertise based on state specific requirements.

About Us

Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon was recognized as the #1 firm in Asbestos and Lead Abatement.

About the Team

Terracon's geophysical services provide valuable information about the subsurface of our clients’ project sites faster, safer, and more sustainably than traditional drilling with little or no site disturbance. With the most geophysical professionals and the largest fleet of near-surface equipment compared to competitors, our experts draw on a wide range of screening tools to provide our clients with necessary geophysical data for the exploration, planning, design, locating, and/or evaluation of a wide variety of sites to increase accuracy and manage project risk.