Geologist 2

DOWL•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

The Geologist 2 provides moderate levels of technical support and geology assistance to Geotechnical Engineers. Duties include logistics and scheduling of drilling crews, outlining laboratory testing, performing data analysis, and providing assistance in the preparation of geotechnical reports. This person is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and organizational skills. Due to the field nature of this position, employees must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at projects. Work performed by this person is supervised and supported by licensed staff. The Geologist 2 should demonstrate proficiency with basic geologic fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Requirements

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Developing
Market Sector Software (gINT/Geosystems) - Developing
Solid understanding of technical fundamentals
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.
Understands and has basic familiarity with the following design codes: ASCE 7, AASHTO, IBC, Local Codes
Limited direct interaction, commonly in group settings.
Responds to emails, attends meetings, and answers questions/comments with limited autonomy.
Performs moderately complex technical work on projects for the assigned market sector.
Operates with limited autonomy as work is supervised and reviewed by more senior staff.
May assist with some project management tasks.
Bachelor's Degree required
Years of experience required: 2 years
Years of experience required with advanced degree: 1 year
GIT (as applicable)
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
Ability to dig with shovel or digging bars; ability to walk and hike through rough terrain, snow, and ice; and routinely lift and carry between 30 and 50 pounds.
May need to work at remote sites.