Demo

Project Geologist

Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Savannah, GA Other
POSTED ON 9/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026
General Responsibilities:
Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the environmental and geologic site conditions. Generate subsurface maps and cross-sections and collaborate with engineering and environmental scientist staff on projects. Oversee field monitoring and testing of soils including boring investigations and soil type classification. Interpret soil, bedrock and groundwater elevation and quality data. Prepare written plans and reports related to site investigations, assessments and remediation activities. Projects may include construction projects focusing on earthwork and structural foundations; well design and sampling; environmental assessments including Phase I/II site assessments; seismic risk assessments.
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 Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
  • May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
  • May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geologists.
  • Performs scientific analyses on projects of own discipline.
  • May attend on and off-site client meetings.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
  • Evaluates complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field and a minimum of 7 years’ related experience.
  • Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
  • Required Qualifications:
  • Certification in field of expertise required.
  • Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geologist (PG) required.
  • Hourly Wage Estimation for Project Geologist in Savannah, GA
    $46.00 to $60.00
    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a Project Geologist?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Geologist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,566 - $93,752
    Income Estimation: 
    $161,705 - $213,636
    Income Estimation: 
    $80,432 - $104,273
    Income Estimation: 
    $129,627 - $187,657
    Income Estimation: 
    $86,888 - $120,937
    Income Estimation: 
    $264,549 - $335,855
    Income Estimation: 
    $110,775 - $147,813
    Income Estimation: 
    $214,800 - $249,626

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Project Geologist.

    Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

    • Feasibility Study Skill

      • Income Estimation: $58,049 - $80,226
      • Income Estimation: $60,566 - $93,752
    • Physical Sciences Skill

      • Income Estimation: $60,566 - $93,752
      • Income Estimation: $68,208 - $97,096
    Employees: Get a Salary Increase
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Terracon Consultants, Inc.

    • Terracon Consultants, Inc. Springdale, AR
    • General Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely com... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Terracon Consultants, Inc. Jackson, MS
    • General Responsibilities: Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete,... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Terracon Consultants, Inc. Little Rock, AR
    • General Responsibilities: Responsible for coordinating the accurate and timely project registration, billing, collection and procurement practices for an e... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Terracon Consultants, Inc. Jackson, MS
    • General Responsibilities: Manage all aspects of a facilities, materials, environmental, or geotechnical engineering project to ensure that it is safely com... more
    • 7 Days Ago


    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Geologist jobs in the Savannah, GA area that may be a better fit.

    • The Mom Project Hardeeville, SC
    • Accounting & Information Systems In office role Core Responsibilities All day to day accounting AR, AP, Journals Comfortable working in excel Learn and in... more
    • 7 Days Ago

    • Terracon Consultants, Inc. Savannah, GA
    • General Responsibilities: Evaluate and interpret subsurface field and sampling data including soil and groundwater to develop conclusions concerning the en... more
    • 23 Days Ago

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!