... and/or forensics studies. * Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of ... Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Specialty (ChG, EG) licensure * Minimum ten (10) years ...
... and/or forensics studies. * Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of ... Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Specialty (ChG, EG) licensure * Minimum ten (10) years ...
... and forensic investigations, while developing the business skills needed for a successful ... Bachelors degree in Geology is required * Advanced degree in Geology is preferred * Holds ...
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... and forensic investigations, while developing the business skills needed for a successful ... Bachelors degree in Geology is required * Advanced degree in Geology is preferred * Holds ...
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Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... forensic services and peer review services. Our clients are well diversified between state and ... Bachelor's or master's degree in geology and at least 15 years of direct relevant professional ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... forensic services and peer review services. Our clients are well diversified between state and ... Bachelor's or master's degree in geology and at least 15 years of direct relevant professional ...
Staff Geologist
Saint Charles, MO · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
... and forensic investigations, while developing the business skills needed for a successful ... Bachelors degree in Geology is required * Advanced degree in Geology is preferred * Holds ...
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Staff Geologist
Saint Charles, MO · On-site
$60K - $75K/yr
... and forensic investigations, while developing the business skills needed for a successful ... Bachelors degree in Geology is required * Advanced degree in Geology is preferred * Holds ...
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Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... forensic services and peer review services. Our clients are well diversified between state and ... Bachelor's or master's degree in geology and at least 15 years of direct relevant professional ...
Senior Engineering Geologist
Diamond Bar, CA · On-site
$130K - $170K/yr
... forensic services and peer review services. Our clients are well diversified between state and ... Bachelor's or master's degree in geology and at least 15 years of direct relevant professional ...
Forensic Engineer
Gainesville, FL · On-site
Overview At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors ... Position Overview The Forensic Engineer would be conducting forensic engineering investigations of ...
Forensic Engineer
Gainesville, FL · On-site
Overview At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors ... Position Overview The Forensic Engineer would be conducting forensic engineering investigations of ...
Forensic Engineer
Gainesville, FL · On-site
Overview At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors ... Position Overview The Forensic Engineer would be conducting forensic engineering investigations of ...
Forensic Engineer
Gainesville, FL · On-site
Overview At UES, we're a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors ... Position Overview The Forensic Engineer would be conducting forensic engineering investigations of ...
Senior Geologist (PG)
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
Senior Geologist (PG)
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
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Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
Senior Geologist (PG)
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
Senior Geologist (PG)
Jacksonville, FL · On-site
Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, geology, hydrogeology, or a related field ... Forensics, Municipal and more. We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and ...
Principal Hydrogeologist/Geologist
$140K - $210K/yr
... forensics, and source identification. You have expert testifying experience in one or more of these ... D. degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental chemistry or related field. The ideal candidate ...
Principal Hydrogeologist/Geologist
$140K - $210K/yr
... forensics, and source identification. You have expert testifying experience in one or more of these ... D. degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental chemistry or related field. The ideal candidate ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
Senior Geotechnical Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
... geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, soil and materials testing, special inspection, soil and ... Manage geotechnical, forensic, and construction projects * Interact directly with clients and ...
Environmental Scientist - Litigation Support
$78K - $103K/yr
... Geologist or Engineer to assist with litigation support. Primary duties include providing ... Skilled in the areas of forensic review, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data ...
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Environmental Scientist - Litigation Support
$78K - $103K/yr
... Geologist or Engineer to assist with litigation support. Primary duties include providing ... Skilled in the areas of forensic review, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Failure Analysis Scientist
Corning, NY · On-site
Associate's degree in a related technical field such as Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, or Forensic Science * Bachelor's degree in a related technical field ...
Geotechnical Engineer
$95K - $135K/yr
Conduct geotechnical (preliminary and forensics) and geological investigations * Perform field inspections and testing as required for construction projects * Analyze data and prepare geotechnical ...
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Geotechnical Engineer
$95K - $135K/yr
Conduct geotechnical (preliminary and forensics) and geological investigations * Perform field inspections and testing as required for construction projects * Analyze data and prepare geotechnical ...
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| Aspect | Geology Forensics | Geotechnical Engineer |
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| Required Credentials | Bachelor's or higher in Geology, Geoscience, or related field; certifications vary | Bachelor's or higher in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering; PE license often required |
| Work Environment | Crime scenes, laboratories, field investigations | Construction sites, laboratories, project planning |
| Industry Usage | Legal cases, environmental disputes, forensic investigations | Construction, infrastructure projects, foundation design |
| Common Search/Comparison | Yes | No |
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Job description
QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.
Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.
A Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG is involved in a variety of geo-structuralengineering projects with a focus on foundation engineering and an emphasis on design-build delivery methods for large-scale energy generation and transmission-related projects.Collaborating with an in-house, multi-disciplinary engineering and construction team —including civil, structural, geotechnical, GIS, construction management, and construction experts— a Senior Engineering Geologist within QISG plays a crucial role in providing geo-structurald esign solutions on large scale projects; responsibilities include overseeing and supportingdesign production, development of construction drawings and specifications, engineering support during construction, and interacting with key project stakeholders as a leader within the geostructural engineering team.
This role is an office-based position with a primary focus on executing pre-construction geotechnical investigations, geologic hazard assessments, geotechnical engineering calculationsand modeling, and design document development to support foundation, retaining wall, and/orgeneral civil construction. The Senior Engineering Geologist will be expected to apply standardand advanced engineering principles to solve complex problems. A successful candidate is able to utilize sound geotechnical engineering judgment, and digital technologies to develop economical solutions and communicate effectively with project management, technical, construction, and company personnel as well as company leadership.
- Support a team of engineering geologists, geotechnical engineers, and staff, working on various types of civil engineering structures, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Execute assignments requiring application of standard and advanced engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to carry out geo-structural engineering tasks.
- Interface closely with other project-level and senior leadership personnel within the company, including geotechnical, geological, structural, transmission line, substation, and civil engineering, GIS, and construction management team members.
- Participate in oversight and management of field subcontractor activities, such as geotechnical drilling and testing and/or forensics studies.
- Develop written reports and/or provide verbal communication of information in a professional and appropriate manner.
- Develop and manage project budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure cost-effective solutions.
- Take responsible charge of geologic hazard modeling for geotechnical design, including seismic/fault characterization and flood/scour modeling.
- Implement and oversee quality control procedures to ensure the highest standards of workmanship and materials.
- Work under supervision of Engineering Director or Engineering Manager in a professional office setting.
- Performs special projects and completes other job-related duties as assigned
- Bachelor of Science degree (BS) in Geologic Science or related field
- Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Specialty (ChG, EG) licensure
- Minimum ten (10) years experience in the geotechnical, transmission, or substation engineering field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with moderate supervision and maximum efficiency in a small or medium size office setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Familiarity with use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software for collection and analysis of large geological and geotechnical data sets.
- Familiarity with engineering analyses for soil and rock slope stability and design of deep foundations and retaining structures utilizing modern computer software (SLIDE, DIPS, Rocslope, LPILE, GROUP, SHAFT, etc.).
- Experience with construction-phase geotechnical services, including quality control observation, contractor coordination, and execution of civil specifications
QISG Benefits Highlights
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
- 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
- Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental leave
- Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
- Identity Theft Protection
- Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Pet Insurance
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.
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