Schnabel Engineering · 2 days ago
Project to Senior Level Geophysicist/Geologist
Lakewood, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $135K/yr
8+ years expSchnabel Engineering is a mid-size company providing expertise in geotechnical, dam, and tunnel engineering projects worldwide. They are seeking a Project or Senior Level Geophysicist/Geologist to support their growing geophysical group, focusing on near-subsurface investigations, project management, and business development.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Preparation of geophysical scopes, proposals, deliverables and reports for a variety of applications, projects, and clients
Manage, execute, and provide geophysical technical support, in a team setting, and on a variety of challenging geophysical projects
Communicate with clients, establish goals and objectives for projects, and schedule and coordinate resources, to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality expectations of the client
Perform geophysical field work; train and manage field personnel. Over time, oversee, develop, and mentor geophysical staff
Participate in the cohesive, positive culture of the geophysical group
Analyze and process geophysical data, prepare figures; train staff on analysis methods; follow QA/QC of geophysical data and deliverables in accordance with procedures
Conduct business development activities to grow geophysical opportunities
Support other groups (dams, geotechnical, tunnels) with project management or related services as the need arises
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Geophysics, Geology or related Science
8 or more years of professional experience for Project and 12+ years of professional experience for Senior with near-surface geophysics for civil engineering and environmental applications
PG and/or PGp Licensure or eligibility to attain within 6-months
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task and set and follow your own schedule, and set expectations from supporting staff to meet project deadlines
Strong work ethic and a desire for continual self-improvement
Willingness and ability to perform field work and travel, including out-of-town assignments that may last a few days to weeks, or occasionally longer
Driver's license and ability to drive company or rental vehicles
Ability to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to negotiate undeveloped wooded areas with steep terrain, construction sites, enter trenches, climb ladders, and work outside
Preferred
Master's Degree in related field
PG and/or PGp Licensure
Preferred 10 years' experience for Project and 15 years' experience for Senior
Experience with some or all of the following: seismic refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity, potential fields, and GPR
Experience in some or all of the following: Surfer, Geosoft oasis montaj, Radan, Examiner, Surfseis, Seisimager, Rayfract, RES2DINV, EarthImager
Experience with OpenGround, GIS, qGIS, CADD
Ability to achieve security clearance
MSHA, OSHA 30 hr, OSHA HAZWOPER training and up to date refreshers
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Employee life & ADD insurance (100% company-paid)
Short-term disability (100% company-paid)
Long-term disability
Supplemental life insurance
401(k) and profit-sharing plan
Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
Bonus program
Paid time off
9 Paid Holidays
Wellness program
Professional development and tuition reimbursement
Company
Schnabel Engineering
Schnabel Engineering is a civil engineering company that specializes geotechnical and tunnel engineering services.
501-1000 employees
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Walter Rabe
President / CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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