What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Geologist position at ENGEO?
Description
Position Summary: As an ENGEO Staff Geologist your work is crucial in keeping communities safe! Working alongside talented peers and technical leaders, you will perform detailed technical analysis of earth material and assess geological hazards on a wide variety of challenging and world-renowned projects.
Primary Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
About Engeo
Who We Are
ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.
Click HERE to learn why we are consistently ranked in Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces!
What We Do
Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 300 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, and Australia.
We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.
Position Summary: As an ENGEO Staff Geologist your work is crucial in keeping communities safe! Working alongside talented peers and technical leaders, you will perform detailed technical analysis of earth material and assess geological hazards on a wide variety of challenging and world-renowned projects.
Primary Responsibilities
- Characterize and evaluate soil, rock, groundwater and other natural conditions prior to major construction projects
- Identify and develop mitigation measures for potential geological hazards affecting life, land, and property.
- Consult geological maps and historic stereoscopic aerial photographs for site characterization and detailed geologic mapping
- Monitor development areas and characterize and evaluate geological conditions to ensure that existing and proposed structures are secure in the short and long term
- Perform geologic observations, approvals, and detailed geologic mapping during mass grading
- Plan and conduct detailed field explorations involving field mapping, drilling, test pits, trenches and collection and characterization of soil and bedrock samples
- Analyze sites and designs for environmentally sensitive developments, such as landfill sites, coastal developments, and waterfront projects
- Communicate and collaborate with peers (locally and in other regional offices), clients, and subcontractors
- Supervise field investigations and visit new and existing project sites
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary staff, including other engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, consultants and field representatives
- Perform well-defined field, analytical, and project administrative responsibilities as required
- Build geologic models, interpret subsurface stratigraphy, and draw cross sections to analyze slope stability
- Can-do attitude and high attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Efficient with time and is an innovative problem-solver
- Adapts to rapidly changing project needs and deadlines
- Dedicated to exceptional customer service
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering Geology (preferred), Geology, or Civil Engineering with a Geology focus
- Must be able to legally work within the United States and have a clean driving record.
- Must own/have access to a vehicle that can drive onto job sites.
About Engeo
Who We Are
ENGEO strives to create a positive, family-oriented, and innovative environment, where employees are engaged and excellence-driven. As an ENGEO team member, you will have access to mentorships, international opportunities, fun social events, and generous benefit packages. Here, you’ll receive exposure to a wide variety of projects, help to serve those around you, and drive business success.
Click HERE to learn why we are consistently ranked in Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces!
What We Do
Founded in 1971, ENGEO is an employee-owned firm of approximately 300 geotechnical and civil engineers, geologists, hydrologists, water resources engineers, environmental scientists, and construction-phase field representatives. ENGEO serves a diverse range of clients and projects and has offices located throughout California, Nevada, New Zealand, and Australia.
We appreciate your interest in ENGEO.
Salary : $72,384 - $85,000