Junior Level Geologist Jobs

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Your Impact:

As a n Entry Level Geologist, you’ll work with our growing geotechnical practice consisting of over 30 geotechnical engineers in Northwest in 5 offices and over 150 geotechnical engineers in over 15 offices in North America supporting a wide variety of civil infrastructure projects.

In your role you’ll work in a collaborative multi-disciplinary team while you share your technical knowledge across geographical boundaries to foster innovative project solutions while you work in locations both within the USA and around the world supporting projects small and large while you work with and under the supervision of some of the highest-quality geotechnical engineers in the United States.

As a Geologist, you’ll participate in field assignments that will include:

• Observe geotechnical explorations including but not limited to soil and rock borings, test pits, CPT soundings, geophysical testing,
• Collect and classify soil and rock samples from the field,

• Inspect construction of geotechnical structures including but not limited to earth retaining structures, deep foundations, dams, tunnels, and shallow foundations,
• Prepare daily field reports,
• Observe installation of geotechnical instrumentation and collect readings,
• Conduct geotechnical groundwater monitoring,
• Perform geologic site reconnaissance,

• Support geotechnical engineers to prepare boring logs, laboratory testing program, and geotechnical data report.
• Assist geotechnical engineers with other duties as assigned by supervisor

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• 0-5 years of experience

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Current 40-hours OSAH HAZWOPER Certification or will be obtained upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license
• BS in Geology or Engineering Geology

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience in soil logging
• Knowledge in Puget Sound geology
• Experience in geologic interpretation of subsurface soils and rocks.
• Experience in geotechnical field explorations

• Knowledge in soil classifications standards
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions

Jacobs health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Typical benefits offered include flexible work schedules and opportunities to work remotely, educational reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee stock purchase plan, health benefits, disability benefits, life and accident insurance, voluntary benefits, paid time off and paid holidays, and parental leave.

Typical salary range for this position is $54,400 to $95,100 for an Entry level role and $65,700 - $114,900 for an Intermediate level. and is commensurate with experience relative to the position. For “remote” positions, salary to be offered is geographic dependent.

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