Details:
Job Number: 517
Location:
Santa Barbara, Grass Valley, or Costa Mesa, California; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Greenwood Village, Colorado; Austin, Texas; or Remote
Type: Full-time
DBS&A is seeking a qualified and experienced project level Geologist or Engineer in various locations. This full-time position requires an MS or PhD degree in geology, geoscience, earth science, engineering, or a related field, and at least five years of relevant work experience.
What to expect from DBS&A
Are you a geologic or engineering professional seeking challenging projects, career advancement and a great place to work? DBS&A is a water resources, engineering, and environmental consulting firm providing comprehensive services in groundwater and surface water hydrology. Our staff values a work environment that is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and rewarding with challenging work and flexible work schedules. In this position, you will work hand-in-hand with a diverse range of educated professionals with backgrounds in hydrology and geology; soil and environmental science; civil, chemical, and environmental engineering; geographic information system (GIS) and computer drafting; and field and laboratory technology. You will tackle a wide-range of clients’ challenges related to management and development of natural resources and the environment, such as evaluating and abating water quality impacts. As a subsidiary of Geo-Logic Associates, DBS&A has access to 300 diverse professionals and 28 offices in the U.S. and Peru. There is lots of room to grow personally, professionally, and geographically within our organization.
More about this opportunity on a day-to-day basis
As a project level Geologist or Engineer, you will lead and manage complex projects related to geologic modeling and carbon capture and storage (CCS) for various clients in the energy, mining, and environmental sectors. You will apply your technical expertise and knowledge of geologic processes, subsurface characterization, reservoir simulation, and CO2 injection and monitoring to design, implement, and evaluate CCS solutions. You will also supervise and mentor junior staff, prepare and review technical reports and proposals, and communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- MS or PhD degree in geology, geoscience, earth science, engineering, or a related field
- 5-10 years of relevant work experience in geologic modeling and CCS
- Strong technical skills and proficiency in geologic software such as Leapfrog, Petrel, Eclipse, CMG, or equivalent
- Excellent technical writing skills; including conveying technical ideas to a non-technical audience
This position may require ability and willingness to undertake periodic travel, including possible short-and long-term assignments to remote project locations or industrial areas, may include working in adverse weather conditions and the ability to traverse varying terrain, and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. This position also requires that the potential employee pass a pre-employment drug screen. Potential employees must also undergo a pre-employment physical, must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain a driving record acceptable to our insurer, and must be eligible to work in the United States.
Position level and compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pay ranges from $80,000 to $120,000.
Desired Qualifications
- Professional registration or certification in geology or engineering, or the ability to obtain
- Experience building 3D subsurface models of geology and subsurface fluids
- GIS experience including spatial plotting of water, environmental, and geologic datasets (ArcGIS, QGIS)
- Experience and demonstrated ability in managing and querying large water, environmental, and geologic datasets (e.g., MS-Access, SQL, Python)
- Experience with statistical analysis of environmental datasets
What’s next?
Sound like a good fit?
Follow the instructions below to apply online by uploading a resume, and cover letter. Applicants who are unable to apply online may submit their resume and cover letter by mail to: Human Resources, Geo-Logic Associates, 2777 East Guasti Road, Suite 1 Ontario, CA 91761. (Resumes submitted through postal mail must indicate Job 517 on the front of the mailing envelope).
EEO/AA Employer
DBS&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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From being mentored by a 30-year veteran to trouble-shooting in the field on my own, I have learned from and grown so much working at DBS&A.
