About the position
Fugro’s geological and geophysical survey services provide value to your project, either alone or as a key component of an integrated site characterization effort to gain insight into ground conditions. The information helps to understand the nature and variability of ground conditions at a site or along a corridor, to guide the development of your targeted site investigation program, to determine specific engineering properties and for assessment of ground risks. The Field Geologist - Land will be a self-starter who can work effectively in a remote setting and will be responsible for completing all facets of an environmental and geotechnical site investigation by environmental regulations, including project and task management, subcontractor and vendor coordination, reporting, and invoice management. This individual will also be tasked with client management and proposal preparation/lead generation. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity! Fugro will not provide work authorization and/or sponsorship for this opportunity. Fugro will not provide relocation assistance for this job opportunity.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and place Quality, Health & Safety, Security, and the protection of the Environment as core values.
- Assist in the completion of projects and other operational tasks.
- Coordinate with property owners and agencies in obtaining permits required for accessing sites and performing drilling.
- Contact agencies and assist in delineating underground utility lines at the exploration area.
- Coordinate with drillers and other agencies in scheduling the drilling activities.
- Arrange required consumables and tooling required for logging and sampling activities.
- Logging and sampling of soil borings and test pits.
- Prepare boring logs, carry out a variety of geotechnical in-situ testing, data entry such as laboratory test results, and assist with laboratory tests.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Authorized to work in the United States, without restrictions.
- Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree in geology, geosciences, or a related field; preferably a master's degree.
- Possess understanding and knowledge of natural resources, environmental science, and geosciences.
- Must be computer literate, and able to learn software for communication, remote work, and technical analysis.
- Technical writing skills preferred.
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid passport, and have the ability to travel internationally at times.
- Willingness to work overwater on nearshore and coastal projects.
- Willingness to work 12 hours daily, weekends included as needed.
- Possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Benefits
- Opportunities to sharpen skills and provide career growth through on-the-job learning experiences.
- LinkedIn Learning access.
- Business and technical training.
- Leadership development programs.
- Flexible work models.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
