Demo

Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator

Terracon
Terracon Salary
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026
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.
  • Entry level geological professional responsible for gathering data and information to be evaluated by other team members.
  • Performs sampling and testing of water, soil, and other materials.
  • Tabulate and prepare data for written reports.
  • Assist with report preparation by summarizing data and information within reports.
  • Operates field monitoring equipment.
  • Assists with operation and maintenance of remediation and instrumentation systems.
  • Transport material, samples or documents to the laboratory for further testing and analysis.
  • Maintains and calibrates field monitoring equipment.
  • 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.
  • Developing level Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting analyses of component portions of projects; assignments are designed to develop knowledge and abilities.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluate, plan and permit projects.
  • Conducts water, soil and other sampling.
  • Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Proficient Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity.
  • May assist more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • 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 approval by senior level professionals.
  • Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports.
  • May serve as team member or participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.
  • 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.
  • Mid-level, experienced Geologist/ Hydrogeologist responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
  • Participates with more senior Geologists on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • 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.
  • May serve as team member or lead in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
  • May oversee work performed by lower level Geologists/Hydrogeologists.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology or related field.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in field of expertise

Salary.com Estimation for Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator in Fort Lauderdale, FL
$57,563 to $76,941
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 Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$50,382 - $61,290
Income Estimation: 
$140,618 - $176,865
Income Estimation: 
$60,566 - $93,752
Income Estimation: 
$103,514 - $145,364
Income Estimation: 
$80,432 - $104,273
Income Estimation: 
$215,062 - $277,702
Income Estimation: 
$86,888 - $120,937
Income Estimation: 
$153,139 - $200,747
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

  • Terracon Fargo, ND
  • General Responsibilities Perform field and/or laboratory testing, observation, and inspection of construction materials (e.g. soils, aggregates, concrete, ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Terracon Providence, RI
  • Job Description General Responsibilities: Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, mat... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Terracon Morgantown, WV
  • General Responsibilities Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties using conventional drilling or in-situ testing techniqu... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Terracon Albuquerque, NM
  • Job Description General Responsibilities: Provide engineering and consulting services for a broad array of projects and clients. This may include performin... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Assistant Geologist - Utility Locator jobs in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area that may be a better fit.

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

  • MasTec Utility Services Hollywood, FL
  • Overview Company Summary MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!