Subsurface Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a subsurface scientist for our energy clients. As a Subsurface Scientist on our team, you will support the development of new technologies for subsurface resource extraction by providing advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of government and private-sector-sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs. Your insights will also help inform our clients about emerging technology needs. You will engage and collaborate with a group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technologies from other sectors to further energy technology development. Join our team and help guide the energy sector towards sustainable solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience authoring technical papers, reports, or program plans for technical and non-technical audiences on research pertaining to subsurface resource extraction
2+ years of experience with mining, drilling, well completion, flow in porous media, reservoir stimulation, reservoir analysis, petroleum geology, structural geology, geophysics, geochemistry, rock characterization, or mineralogy
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
Doctorate degree in a Physical Science or Engineering field

Nice To Haves

Experience in a consulting or advisory role
Ability to demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness when facing uncertainty and ask insightful questions that challenge traditional thinking
Possession of excellent communication, organizational, client service, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

Support the development of new technologies for subsurface resource extraction by providing advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of government and private-sector-sponsored Research and Development (R&D) programs.
Inform clients about emerging technology needs.
Engage and collaborate with a group of technology experts to leverage rapidly maturing technologies from other sectors to further energy technology development.