Project to Senior Level Geophysicist/Geologist

Overview

Senior geophysicist/geologist leading near‑surface projects, field work, analysis & client management.

Key Responsibilities

• client coordination
• data analysis
• field work
• proposal development
• business development
• team management

Tasks

-Communicate with clients, establish goals and objectives for projects, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client. -Analyze and process geophysical data, prepare figures; train staff on analysis methods; follow QA/QC of geophysical data and deliverables in accordance with procedures. -Preparation of geophysical scopes, proposals, deliverables and reports for a variety of applications, projects, and clients. -Conduct business development activities to grow geophysical opportunities. -Perform geophysical field work; train and manage field personnel. Over time, oversee, develop, and mentor geophysical staff. -Support other groups (dams, geotechnical, tunnels) with project management or related services as the need arises. -Participate in the cohesive, positive culture of the geophysical group. -Manage, execute, and provide geophysical technical support, in a team setting, and on a variety of challenging geophysical projects.

Requirements

• pg license
• gis
• surfer
• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• osha 30

What You Bring

-Ability to multi-task and set and follow your own schedule, and set expectations from supporting staff to meet project deadlines -Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate undeveloped wooded areas with steep terrain, construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside -PG and/or PGp Licensure or eligibility to attain within 6-months -Experience with OpenGround, GIS, qGIS, CADD -Driver’s license and ability to drive company or rental vehicles -Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including out-of-town assignments that may last a few days to weeks, or occasionally longer -PG and/or PGp Licensure -Preferred 10 years' experience for Project and 15 years' experience for Senior -Ability to pass a background check which may include criminal history, motor vehicle record and credit check -Ability to achieve security clearance -8 or more years of professional experience for Project and 12+ years of professional experience for Senior with near-surface geophysics for civil engineering and environmental applications -Experience in some or all of the following: Surfer, Geosoft oasis montaj, Radan, Examiner, Surfseis, Seisimager, Rayfract, RES2DINV, EarthImager -Bachelor's Degree in Geophysics, Geology or related Science -Experience with some or all of the following: seismic refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity, potential fields, and GPR -Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening -Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement -Master’s Degree in related field -Excellent oral and written communication skills -MSHA, OSHA 30 hr, OSHA HAZWOPER training and up to date refreshers

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Benefits

-Long-term disability -Flexible spending accounts -Paid time off -Supplemental life insurance -Short-term disability (100% company-paid) -Bonus program -Professional development and tuition reimbursement -Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid) -Dental insurance -Medical insurance -Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) -Wellness program -9 Paid Holidays -401(k) and profit-sharing plan

About Schnabel Engineering

-From its headquarters in Virginia, it blends technical design and on‑site build for tunnels, dams, foundations and retention systems. -Typical projects include data center foundations, stadium ramp support, sewer installations and gravity‑retaining walls. -Their team engineered thousands of earth‑retention systems—soldier piles, soil nails, secant piles, jet grouting, micropiles—spanning remote and urban sites. -Known for pioneering permanent soil‑nail and tie‑back systems, turning temporary shoring solutions into long‑term engineering staples.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Security Clearance

-must pass a background check that may include criminal history, motor vehicle record, and credit check. -must pass a pre‑employment drug screening.