About this role
Field Geologists conduct geological field investigations, including mapping, sampling, and logging. They analyze rock, soil, groundwater, and geophysical data. The role supports mineral, energy, or environmental exploration projects while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Daily tasks include preparing technical reports, maps, and cross-sections. Perform field activities on geotechnical projects such as pile load testing, field electrical resistivity testing, and soil logging. Demonstrate thorough understanding of pile load testing procedure.
Communicate with team members on project progress and issues that arise. Work in office, field, laboratory, and jobsite environments, often outside in all weather conditions with uneven surfaces. Position requires up to 75% travel locally and throughout the United States.
Braun Intertec encourages expanding skills through company-provided training and mentoring. Offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, ESOP, and paid holidays. Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle report required.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
- Ability to deal with ambiguity, pressure, and a variety of field conditions
- Experience with data analysis and technical reporting
- Strong organization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Two years’ related experience
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Conduct geological field investigations, including mapping, sampling, and logging
- Analyze rock, soil, groundwater, and geophysical data
- Prepare technical reports, maps, and cross-sections
- Support mineral, energy, or environmental exploration projects
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Perform field activities on geotechnical projects including pile load testing, field electrical resistivity testing, and soil logging
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of pile load testing (PLT) procedure
- Communicate with team members on project progress and issues
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- PTO and paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Company-provided training and mentoring
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