Senior Geologic Designer

Description

• Performs construction observation activities including site grading/earthwork, foundation preparation, instrumentation installation, scaling of rock slopes, and rockfall mitigation measure installation.
• Participates in subsurface exploration programs, including logging of soil borings, rock coring, fault trenching and test pits.
• Prepares field exploration work plans and job hazard assessments.
• Performs geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards and site characterization.
• Prepares technical reports or sections of reports.
• Performs periodic client coordination and attends project meetings
• Applies standard practices and techniques, interprets and correlates geologic and laboratory data, prepares geologic cross-sections and maps.
• Concurrently supports multiple small projects and/or responsible for tasks within larger projects; management includes tracking of project resources, scope, budgets, schedules, and deliverables in accordance with quality management system.
• Compiles and synthesizes geologic data from a variety of sources, including geologic maps, aerial photographs, construction records, and other background document information.
• Adheres to project quality assurance/quality control, and health and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Current Geologist in Training Certification.
• OSHA 40-hr. HAZWOPER Certification.
• Experience primarily related to water conveyance/storage, hydropower, and infrastructure projects.
• Proficient use of standard office software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Proficient use various professional software tools (Agisoft, Rocscience suite, RockWorks, LeapFrog, OpenGround, LiDAR/photogrammetry software, GIS, etc.).
• Strong, professional level oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation equipment including interpretation of results.
• Ability to perform supervised geologic research, prepare tables, figures, and reports with focus on detail and accuracy.
• MS degree or higher in Geology, Engineering Geology, or related discipline.
• BA/BS degree in Geology, Engineering Geology, or related discipline.
• Experience in conducting field investigation activities/tasks independently or as part of a larger technical team.
• Knowledge of geology, engineering geology, or hydrogeology concepts and processes with ability to apply skills to projects within civil and geotechnical engineering disciplines.
• Rope access training or certification, SPRAT Level I.
• Experience with field mapping and assessing rock stability (e.g., natural and cut slopes and within tunnels), performing computer-based stereonet/kinematic analysis and rockfall simulations, to support of design of rockfall stabilization and support/rockfall mitigation.
• 1 to 3 years of direct professional work experience in geology, engineering geology, or related discipline.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance