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Geologist

Paducah, Kentucky

Salary range starts at $58,000 

Bring your field expertise and geological insight to projects that shape communities. In this role, you’ll lead subsurface investigations for engineering and construction projects, provide technical leadership and mentoring, and partner with engineers, clients, and drilling crews to deliver high‑quality results—safely and efficiently.

You’ll own field execution and interpretation—planning and leading investigations, supervising drilling activities, developing geological models, and contributing to project delivery and client relationships.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Plan and lead subsurface exploration programs for geotechnical projects (drilling, test pits, and geophysical surveys), including site assessments and geologic mapping.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Collect, log, and interpret soil, rock, and groundwater data; maintain clear, detailed field documentation.
• Supervise drilling crews and coordinate field logistics (staffing, schedules, equipment utilization, and maintenance needs).
• Troubleshoot field challenges (drilling conditions, sampling constraints, and subsurface variability) and drive timely resolution.
• Develop subsurface geological models and deliver quality project outputs (boring logs, cross‑sections, and reports) in collaboration with engineers, clients, and internal teams.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering (required).
• Valid driver’s license in your state of residence (required).
• Professional Geologist (PG) or Registered Geologist (RG) license (preferred).
• Experience with geotechnical/geological software (preferred).
• Experience conducting Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, including environmental boring logging and soil and groundwater sampling, preferred.

Work environment & travel
This position is field‑forward and includes outdoor work in varying weather and site conditions. Travel to project sites and occasional extended field days should be expected.

Benefits: 

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Coverage (employee coverage, employer paid)
• Employer Paid Life Insurance of $50,000
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance is available for employee and their dependents  
• Paid Medical Leave
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Generous Company Match 401 (k) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays

Job Type:  

• Full-time

By completing the online application, Applicant certifies that the information they have provided is true, complete, and correct. Applicant further understands that any information provided by the Applicant, which is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from employment when it is discovered. 

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I understand that the position I am applying for is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or I may terminate our relationship at any time, with or without cause, except as required by law. This application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period. I understand that no supervisor or representative of Employer is authorized to make any assurances to the contrary and that no implied written or oral agreements contrary to the foregoing express language are valid unless they are in writing and signed by the employer’s chief executive officer.

Applicant understands and acknowledges that, if hired, they will be required to provide proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 form for this purpose. 

Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering LLC are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics, citizenship status, or any other legally protected basis.