Subsurface Scientist

Booz Allen Hamilton • Washington, DC

148d • $62,000 - $141,000

About The Position

Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies while serving as a strategic technical consultant to 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. This position is located in Washington, DC.

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.
• 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.
• Possession of excellent communication, organizational, client service, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new technologies for subsurface resource extraction.
• Provide advice and guidance on the design, evaluation, and management of R&D programs.
• Inform clients about emerging technology needs.
• Collaborate with technology experts to leverage technologies from other sectors.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree