Geophysicist jobs in Austin, TX
Geophysicist applies geophysical principals to identify and evaluate the value of underground deposits. Aids in the design, planning, and execution of geophysical investigations and projects including data collection, processing, analyzing, and reporting. Being a Geophysicist requires a bachelor's/master's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Geophysicist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Senior Staff Geophysicist
- Terracon Consultants, Inc.
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Austin, TX
FULL_TIME
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Job Description
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.
- Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.
- Career level, fully competent Geophysicist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of variable scope and complexity.
- Manage projects and mentor junior level Geophysicists.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments.
- Leads 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.
- Traveling from the office 15%-20%, including overnight travel, may be required.
- Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Minimum 5 years' experience using the following near surface methods: ERT, MASW, Seismic Refraction, GPR, Magnetometer, FDEMI, etc.
- Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geoscientist based on state specific requirements.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history.
- Master's degree or Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum 2-3 years of consulting experience.
About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.
Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status. - 26 Days Ago
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- TERRACON
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Health Providers Choice
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Austin, TX
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Technology Delivery Manager - Consumer Products
- Qvest.US
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Austin, TX
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- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr. Statistical Programmer
- Alimentiv
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Austin, TX
- Responsible for leading statistical programming activities for clinical development projects. This may include leadershi...
- 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- St. David's HealthCare
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Austin, TX
- Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Cath Lab Tech Market Float Poo...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- St. David's HealthCare
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Austin, TX
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- St. David's HealthCare
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Austin, TX
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Plasma Center Technician
- Biolife Plasma Services
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Austin, TX
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center ...
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Income Estimation for Geophysicist jobs
$83,325 to $105,397
Austin, Texas area prices
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