Geologist

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•St. Louis, MO

2d•$63,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate for a Geologist or Geological Engineer to be part of our Railway Market Unit. The location is in our St. Louis, MO office. The general assignment is to be responsible for desktop geological assessment/study, field data collection, coordination and supervision of drilling and laboratory test contractors, construction observations, and other duties as assigned. The company values integrity, commitment, quality, relationships, and innovation. They encourage innovative thinking and challenge employees daily, with opportunities to learn and advance. Sustainability is a focus, creating an emphasis on client success and partnerships important to communities and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering
0-2 years of experience
Ability to write clearly and concisely, computer skills required
Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands.
This is a safety sensitive position
Employees in this role, will be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience with gINT
Experience with MS Office Suite preferred
Experience with geotechnical design software packages such as GeoStudio
Experience with logging soil borings and preparation of field logs for soil borings
GRIT/FE is preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months
Ability to use gINT and other commercial programs to generate final logs will be considered a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead in geotechnical explorations; planning, field reconnaissance, coordination and supervision of subcontractors, supervision of field testing and data collection.
Lead in field safety and quality control.
Develop geo-material design parameters, conduct modeling/analysis and design, and perform calculations.
Perform complex geotechnical engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, details, and construction plans.
Assign duties and mentor entry level staff.
Provide quality control by reviewing technical concepts, calculations, and reports prepared by others.
Other duties as assigned.