Geologist

NV5•Ventura, CA

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

NV5, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Geologist for our Ventura, CA office. The Ventura office provides consulting engineering services, which include conventional geotechnical services and construction materials testing services, as well as advanced geotechnical engineering for hillside design, retaining structures, bridges, seismic analyses, and forensic geotechnical engineering. Our client base is in both the commercial and public sectors. You will be working with our experienced, senior-level team both in the office and out in the field. As our Geologist, you will spend 80%-90% of your time in the field and 10%-20% in the office, focusing on returning samples and reporting. We are a hybrid office where you will join a dynamic growing team.

Requirements

BS Geology / Geological Sciences (MS preferred)
1-2 years professional experience in the field
CA Geologist-In-Training Certificate
Ideal candidates will have experience with public works and transportation projects.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear Gauge certification preferred, not required
ACI Concrete Technician preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Perform geotechnical exploration including field mapping, drilling, and trenching for various geotechnical studies.
Perform field observation and testing on grading and construction projects, including field density testing and concrete sampling and testing.
Assist in geotechnical report preparation including exploration logs, map and cross section preparation, geotechnical analyses, and report writing.
Perform miscellaneous field, office and laboratory duties in support of geotechnical studies and construction materials testing projects.