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    Terracon

    Engineering and Construction Consulting

    Field Geophysicist

    Ashburn, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time8+ yrs experience$62.8k – $87.8k / yearPosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    • Minimum Salary: $62,760
    • Maximum Salary: $87,840
    Perform a comprehensive range of geophysical technologies in support of geologic, groundwater, environmental, engineering, and materials testing subsurface investigations. Perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface to aid in locating underground utilities. Define survey objectives, design survey approaches, analyze the resulting geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. Results are incorporated into the planning, design and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. Geophysics supports all of Terracon’s service lines.

    Responsibilities

    • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
    • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
    • Developing level Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
    • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
    • Assists in geophysical data collection and tests to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
    • Outlines required investigative program(s) by selecting the proper alternative techniques to conduct site studies in field of expertise.
    • May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
    • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, 8 years of utility locating experience.
    • Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

    Preferred Certification:

    • Previous utility locating experience and GPR experience

    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.
    Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.

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    Terracon

    Terracon is a leading engineering and construction consulting firm providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services.

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