Field Geologist, Geophysicist

Terracon

Field Geologist/Geophysicist utilizing geophysical technologies for engineering and environmental investigations. Conducting surveys, analyzing data, and supporting infrastructure planning and environmental assessment.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in geophysical technologies and data analysis to support geologic and environmental investigations. Capable of designing survey approaches and interpreting geophysical data for infrastructure planning and environmental assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Geophysical SurveyingData AnalysisGeophysical LoggingBachelor's Degree in GeologyBachelor's Degree in Geophysics

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Hard Skills

Geophysical TechnologiesNon-Invasive SurveysSubsurface ImagingSurvey DesignData Interpretation

Certifications & Qualifications

Certification in Geophysics

Industry Keywords

Environmental AssessmentInfrastructure PlanningGroundwater InvestigationMaterials TestingEarth Resource Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
Certification in field of expertise preferred based on state specific requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
401(k) plan
paid time off
holidays
education reimbursement
bonus programs