Geologist 2/Geophysicist

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

1d•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. 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. This role involves assisting with defining appropriate geophysical methods, planning and conducting field surveys, collecting and processing data, and contributing to technical reporting. The position requires a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and an interest in developing geophysical expertise, with responsibilities scaled to experience and supported by senior staff. Due to the field-oriented nature of the work, travel away from the home location for extended periods is required. The Geologist II / Geophysicist is expected to demonstrate a foundational understanding of geophysical investigation methods and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Requirements

Strong work ethic
Organizational skills
Interest in developing geophysical expertise
Ability to travel away from home location for extended periods to work on-site at projects
Demonstrate a foundational understanding of geophysical investigation methods
Willingness to learn new techniques through training, mentorship, and hands-on experience
Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
Demonstrates foundation 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
Understands and has basic familiarity with ASCE 7 design code
Understands and has basic familiarity with AASHTO design code
Understands and has basic familiarity with IBC design code
Understands and has basic familiarity with Local Codes
Bachelor's Degree
2 years of experience (or 1 year with advanced degree)
GIT (Geologist in Training) certification (as applicable)
Valid driver’s license
Developing proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Developing proficiency in Market Sector Software (gINT/Geosystems)

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
Perform moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector
Assist with some project management tasks
Produce proposals/cost estimates (basic) under limited direction/oversight from others
Produce technical reports and memos under limited direction/oversight from others
Produce exploration plans under limited direction/oversight from others
Produce laboratory requests under limited direction/oversight from others
Produce design details under limited direction/oversight from others
Produce calculations (basic) under limited direction/oversight from others
Follow the direction of others, ask good questions, retain information provided, and share information with those less experienced
Monitor results on moderately complex projects
Respond to emails, attend meetings, and answer questions/comments with limited autonomy
Other duties as assigned