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Senior Staff Geophysicist

Terracon
Terracon Salary
Jackson, MS Full Time
POSTED ON 9/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026
General Responsibilities

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.

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.
  • Integrate quality leadership practices into daily regimen.
  • Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery.
  • Mid-level, experienced Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making recommendations for systems design on medium sized projects with a variety of complexity.
  • Participates with more senior Geophysicists on large, more complex projects.
  • Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
  • Direct and supervise 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 geophysical 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 Geophysicists and Technicians.
  • Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience.
  • Master’s degree preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.

Required Qualifications

  • Certification in field of expertise based on state specific requirements.

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