Engineering Geophysics Lead - Consultant (Principal Geophysicist) (USA) - Land

Fugro • Houston, TX

5d

About The Position

Do you enjoy using your technical domain knowledge in engineering geophysics to build business opportunities using a compelling value narrative? Are you a confident leader with a talent for inspiring and building trust with clients? Are you highly motivated to identify and pursue new opportunities? We're seeking a dynamic, client-facing geophysical lead consultant to scale GroundIQ ® – our solution for better management of ground risks in built asset development. GroundIQ ® is a revolutionary, smart way to map and model what’s under the ground faster, easier, and more sustainably than ever before. It combines state-of-the-art ground imaging with targeted geotechnical observations and advanced data analytics, significantly improving the ground modelling for engineering design. This enables engineers to make data-driven decisions for better ground risk management. Your role will be crucial in expanding our footprint across the USA, taking the lead in key priority markets, including civil infrastructure, nuclear energy, and mining sectors. As a key driver of GroundIQ®’s growth, you will lead the charge in delivering cutting-edge geophysical solutions integrated with geotechnical expertise from our team. Your mission: position GroundIQ® as the trusted solution for complex asset development challenges across civil infrastructure, energy, and mining sectors. This role can reside anywhere in the United States.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
• A Minimum of 8+ years of relevant engineering geophysical experience within the critical minerals/mining sector, infrastructure sector, or nuclear energy sector.
• A minimum of 2 years in a leadership role is preferred.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering geophysics is required, Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Registered Professional Geophysicist is preferred.
• Effective client relationship management with a dedicated client base and the proven ability to produce annual revenue.
• Proven leadership experience regarding business development and business improvement processes is required.
• Stay abreast of current professional practices, periodicals, and technological advancements.
• Possess a valid passport and current driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Travel requirements are up to 50% for this job opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead in Geophysics: Be the driving force behind scaling GroundIQ® by designing and delivering integrated solutions that solve client challenges and deliver measurable impact—aligned with our value proposition: earlier, faster, better.
• Accelerate Growth: Build and lead client-focused relationships to secure opportunities, leveraging your technical expertise and commercial acumen.
• Customer Service: Lead the entire asset development cycle and the needs of key stakeholders such as asset owners, engineering designers, and construction contractors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for negotiating technical, commercial, legal, ethical, and sometimes abstract concepts and communicating effectively and positively with internal and external stakeholders at operational, management, and executive decision-making levels and statutory authorities.
• Deliverables: Design site characterization solutions using shallow, surface engineering geophysical techniques.
• Write detailed technical proposals for geophysical projects, ensuring clarity and alignment with client requirements.
• Shape the Future: Collaborate with development teams to explore new technologies and contribute to Fugro’s growth strategy, defining how we succeed in the U.S. market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees