Field Geologist

DLZ•Bridgeville, PA

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About The Position

DLZ Corporation is a nationally recognized, award-winning, multidisciplinary firm providing top-notch engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community has made us one of the top design firms in the Midwest. We focus on exceeding our clients' expectations while fostering an environment that challenges our employees and propels their careers to the next level. DLZ Corporation has an exciting Field Geologist / Civil Engineer / Earth Scientist for Subsurface Exploration opportunity in Bridgeville, PA.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Earth Sciences, or Engineering Required.
Relevant experience preferred.
CADD, gINT, GIS, and other related geologic, civil engineering, materials testing experience is a plus.
Ability to pass pre-employment drug, background, and driving record checks.
Able to perform manual labor in inclement weather conditions and ability to travel and stay out-of-town as required.
Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with DLZ's Health and Safety Plan.

Nice To Haves

CADD, gINT, GIS, and other related geologic, civil engineering, materials testing experience is a plus.
Relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate field drilling activities with drill crews and complete work per provided instructions.
Perform reconnaissance of the job sites and layout borings.
Collect and classify soil and rock samples for a wide range of geotechnical projects, such as roadways, dams, airports, tunnels, buildings, and other civil engineering structures.
Transport and submit samples to the laboratory according to project-specified procedures.
Supervise and conduct on-site field monitoring such as packer permeability testing, soil resistivity tests, infiltration testing, and pressure meter testing
Supervise and conduct the installation and monitoring of field instrumentation inclinometers, piezometers, and digital sensors.
Coordinate and oversee utility clearance prior to drilling operations.
Maintain an accurate daily activity log to document the day's field activities.
Communicate field observations, condition changes, and daily production information to the Project Manager.
Assist Driller or Driller's Helper in performing drilling activities as needed.
Possess aptitude to act as a positive representative of the company and its core values.
Perform all work safely and responsibly, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.
Perform other duties as assigned.