Project or Senior Geologist

Exempt Status

Reports to Team Leader or Office Manager

Education: Degreed (BS or MS, preferred)

Experience: at least 5-10 years

Registration: PG required, CEG preferred (or ability to obtain CEG within 12 months)

Must have experience with managing and carrying out geotechnical and engineering geology investigations for development projects, public works and infrastructure, schools/hospitals etc., geologic hazard evaluations, landslide and slope stability evaluation and repair, and fault investigations.

Essential Functions: Work Level requires responsible judgement on simple to complex projects under the direction of the principal engineer and collaboration with other senior professionals. Prepares proposals, project scopes and budgets. Interfaces directly with Clients, subconsultants, contractors and regulatory agencies. Plans, manages and performs field investigations, including geologic mapping, assessment of storm damage, landslides and other emergency response tasks. Gathers, organizes and analyses field data. Performs geologic research and interpretation of field data. Prepares moderate to complex technical reports, supports site characterizations, field monitoring, soil testing and remedial investigations. Spends time in the field performing field investigations/ instrumentation monitoring procedures/ remedial monitoring. Work is typically collaborative; however, field work can be independent. Mentors and trains staff in geologic and geotechnical practices, both in the field and in the office (i.e. report writing, analysis, geologic interpretation, etc.).

Physical Demands: This job splits time between a professional office environment (65-70%) and field time (30-35%). Requires ability to lift 20-pound samples or equipment.

Expected Hours of Work: Generally Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

The salary range is $85,000 to $135,000, depending on experience.

About Geocon

Geocon is one of the largest privately owned, California-only geo-environmental firms specializing in geotechnical engineering, engineering geology, environmental engineering and contracting, materials testing, and special inspection services for public and private sector clients throughout the State. For more information, please visit our website at www.geoconinc.com.