Senior Staff Geophysicist
San Antonio, TX 
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Job Description
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. 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.

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.
  • Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
  • Career level, fully competent Geophysicist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of variable scope and complexity.
  • Manage projects and mentor junior level Geophysicists.
  • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Leads 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.
  • Traveling from the office 15%-20%, including overnight travel, may be required.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience using the following near surface methods: ERT, MASW, Seismic Refraction, GPR, Magnetometer, FDEMI, etc.
  • Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geoscientist based on state specific requirements.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
Preferred:
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred
  • Minimum 2-3 years consulting experience.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 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'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.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

 

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Job Summary
Company
Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5+ years
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