Terracon

Field Geophysicist

Terracon$70K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Certification in the field of expertise preferred based on state-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines, and standards for all projects; report safety issues to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen in project delivery.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposals and project delivery.
  • Conduct geophysical surveys as a developing geophysicist to build knowledge and skills.
  • Perform site visits and collect field data.
  • Assist in geophysical data collection and project planning.
  • Select appropriate investigative techniques for site studies.

Benefits

  • Access to a fleet of over 200 drill rigs and 140 accredited laboratories.
  • Opportunity to work on diverse projects nationwide.
  • Engagement with AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies.
  • Collaborative environment with experienced professionals in geotechnical services.
  • Focus on sustainability, quality, and efficiency in projects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
  • Understand and practice quality acumen.
  • Support consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • 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

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
  • A valid driver's license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.


  • About the Team

    Innovation and hands-on practice come together in our geotechnical consulting services. We provide geotechnical services nationwide for a wide range of projects, drawing on six decades of historical geotechnical data, a fleet of more than 200 drill rigs, 140 accredited laboratories, and thousands of employees to quickly organize or capture site data wherever projects are located. From AI-supported solutions and predictive technologies to geophysics and traditional exploration, we deliver precision, value-added subsurface information and engineering and scientific expertise to solving our clients' challenges and achieve their goals for project sustainability, quality, and efficiency.

    About Terracon

    Terracon is a leading provider of engineering consulting services in the United States. The company was founded in 1965 and has since grown to employ over 5,000 people in more than 150 offices across the country. Terracon offers a wide range of services, including geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, construction materials testing, and facilities engineering. The company is committed to providing high-quality services to its clients while also promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility. Terracon is a privately held company and is headquartered in Olathe, Kansas.
    Learn more about Terracon
    Size
    5,000 employees
    Industry
    Net Income
    $50 million
    Founded
    2023
    5 Year Trend
    +20%
    Revenue
    $800 million
    NASDAQ

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