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About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyones responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a Geophysicist II to join our Geophysics team in San Diego, California. In this role, you will analyze geophysical evaluations to measure soil and rock propertiesincluding seismic and shear wave velocities, electrical resistivity, conductivity, gravity, magnetics, and other subsurface characteristicsusing non-destructive methods from the ground surface and within boreholes.

You will review, compile, and interpret geophysical data to map subsurface conditions that support environmental investigations, geotechnical engineering projects, groundwater resource exploration, natural resource exploration, and infrastructure development. The insights you provide will help clients better understand site conditions, reduce uncertainty, and make informed engineering and construction decisions.

Working alongside experienced geophysicists and multidisciplinary project teams, you will contribute to field investigations, data analysis, reporting, and technical recommendations. You will prepare geophysical service reports that help mitigate project risk by providing valuable insight into subsurface conditions, engineering parameters, and resource-targeting activities that influence future project design and development. Safety, quality, and technical excellence are central to the work we do and the value we deliver to our clients and communities.

Core Responsibilities

• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of geophysical investigations in collaboration with geophysicists and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Conduct field studies and geophysical data acquisition using techniques that measure subsurface and structural properties, including seismic velocities, electrical resistivity, electrical conductivity, magnetics, electromagnetics, gravity, and related methods.
• Manage and document field data with accuracy and attention to detail, evaluate data quality in real time, and perform field and post-processing quality control activities.
• Review, interpret, and compile geophysical data to support the mapping of subsurface conditions for environmental, geotechnical, groundwater, resource exploration, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare client-ready deliverables, including maps, figures, charts, tables, and technical reports that communicate findings and help inform project planning and design decisions.
• Follow Atlas safety standards, geophysical procedures, and regulatory requirements while demonstrating integrity, initiative, continuous learning, and a commitment to technical excellence.

Youll thrive here if you have

• Bachelors degree in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Approximately 12 years of geophysics, geology, engineering, or related technical experience.
• Knowledge of geophysical data collection and interpretation principles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality documentation.
• Effective problem-solving, communication, and digital literacy skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field-based work, including work conducted outdoors in varying site conditions.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional growth within the geophysics field.

What you can expect from us

The A-Team Experience is our employee program focused on helping our people thrive professionally, personally and as part of a community. We trust our people to do great work and live fulfilling lives, and we provide resources that care for our people, both at work and in life:

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.

• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave

• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.

• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our quality of life core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.

• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.

• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.

• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

• Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

• Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

• Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

• Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Career Level: Associate
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Compensation: $91,520 - $91,521 annual salary
  The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the states law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

EEO Statement

Atlas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants without regard to race (including hairstyles, hair texture, hair type, or hair length commonly or historically associated with race), ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions or requests for pregnancy disability leave and/or family care leave), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, primary language, crime victim status, criminal conviction history, uniformed service member or veteran status, marital status, age, genetic information, disability or protected medical condition, genetics, political affiliation or activities, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

Please note that Atlas Technical Consultants does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Atlas will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Atlas explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Atlas.

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