Geologist 2/Geophysicist

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services, including Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. DOWL values its employees, supporting their growth, offering great benefits, and fostering a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. The Geosciences team at DOWL is crucial for safe, efficient, and successful infrastructure development, applying advanced knowledge in soil and rock mechanics, geophysical surveys, and soils engineering to solve real-world challenges. They evaluate subsurface conditions from initial planning to construction support. The Geologist II / Geophysicist provides field and analytical support for geotechnical, geological, and geophysical investigations, including electrical resistivity, seismic (MASW), and ground penetrating radar (GPR) data collection and interpretation. Responsibilities are scaled to experience and supported by senior staff. This role involves assisting with defining appropriate geophysical methods, planning and conducting field surveys, collecting and processing data, and contributing to technical reporting. It requires a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and an interest in developing geophysical expertise. Due to the field-oriented nature of the work, travel away from the home location for extended periods to work on-site at projects is required. The Geologist II / Geophysicist is expected to demonstrate a foundational understanding of geophysical investigation methods and a willingness to learn new techniques through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required
2 years of experience required
1 year of experience required with advanced degree
GIT (as applicable)
Valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Developing proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Developing proficiency in Market Sector Software (gINT/Geosystems)
Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
Demonstrates foundational understanding of geophysical and geological principles
Performs basic technical tasks with market sector with limited oversight
Performs quality control of basic deliverables
Eager to learn and expand skill set
Team player who follows the direction of others, asks good questions, retains information provided, and shares information with those less experienced
Moderate understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets
Able to predict with guidance the level of effort for individual tasks and successfully deliver tasks within that level of effort
Monitor results on moderately complex projects
Basic familiarity with ASCE 7
Basic familiarity with AASHTO
Basic familiarity with IBC
Basic familiarity with Local Codes
Strong work ethic
Organizational skills
Interest in developing geophysical expertise
Willingness to learn new techniques through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience

Responsibilities

Assist with planning and execution of geophysical surveys, including electrical resistivity, seismic (MASW), and ground penetrating radar (GPR) investigations
Support geotechnical field data acquisition using established procedures, with supervision and training provided as needed
Participate in field setup, equipment operation, and breakdown for geophysical surveys
Assist with data processing, modeling, and interpretation under the direction of senior staff
Contribute figures, summaries, and technical content to reports and deliverables
Perform geological observations, logging, and data collection as required
Maintain geophysical equipment and ensure proper handling and storage
Produces proposals/cost estimates (basic) under limited direction/oversight from others
Produces technical reports and memos under limited direction/oversight from others
Produces exploration plans under limited direction/oversight from others
Produces laboratory requests under limited direction/oversight from others
Produces design details under limited direction/oversight from others
Produces calculations (basic) under limited direction/oversight from others