Terracon

Staff Geophysicist

Terracon$70K — $95K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics required.
  • 8 years of utility locating experience may substitute for degree.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
  • Experience in utility locating preferred.
  • Knowledge of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with safety rules and guidelines on all projects.
  • Maintain quality standards consistently across projects.
  • Conduct private utility locates at excavation sites, including field marking.
  • Perform geophysical surveys to enhance technical knowledge.
  • Conduct site visits for field data collection and observations.
  • Assist in geophysical data collection and planning for projects.
  • Select appropriate technical approaches for site investigations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with advanced geophysical technologies.
  • Gain experience across diverse project types including infrastructure and environmental assessments.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and quality.
  • Potential for career development in geophysical services.
  • Access to a large fleet of near-surface equipment for innovative solutions.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Experienced private utility locator that can perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface to aid in locating underground utilities. 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.
  • Perform private utility locates at drilling/excavation locations, including field marking and reporting.
  • 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.
  • 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 the Team

Terracon's geophysical services provide valuable information about the subsurface of our clients' project sites faster, safer, and more sustainably than traditional drilling with little or no site disturbance. With the most geophysical professionals and the largest fleet of near-surface equipment compared to competitors, our experts draw on a wide range of screening tools to provide our clients with necessary geophysical data for the exploration, planning, design, locating, and/or evaluation of a wide variety of sites to increase accuracy and manage project risk.

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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