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This is an opportunity for you to grow your technical skills and knowledge for what gravity and magnetics can do for geophysics. LOCATION: Denver/Lakewood, CO In office daily MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

You will start on an internship basis, but we welcome you to dive right in--as any valued team member would--and immerse yourself in the world of geophysics. We provide a dynamic, fast-paced and ...

This is an opportunity for you to grow your technical skills and knowledge for what gravity and magnetics can do for geophysics. LOCATION: Denver/Lakewood, CO In office daily MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

Geophysicist III

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$72K - $131K/yr

Qualifications Required: * BS degree in a physical science or related discipline (e.g., Geophysics, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent experience * Minimum 3 years of ...

D. or Master's in Geophysics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other related technical discipline * Capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with ...

D. or Master's in Geophysics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other related technical discipline * Capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with ...

D. or Master's in Geophysics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or other related technical discipline * Capable of abstracting geophysical concepts with ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geophysics. * Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. Preferred Certification:

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Responsibilities * Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or ...

Field Geophysicist

Wichita, KS · On-site

$47K - $66K/yr

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Responsibilities * Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering ...

Field Geophysicist

Albany, NY · On-site

$52K - $73K/yr

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Responsibilities * Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering ...

Geophysics is a growing field that supports all four of Terracon's service lines. If your qualifications meet the requirements and responsibilities below, then come join a team of professionals that ...

Geophysics supports all of Terracon's service lines. Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering ...

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How much do geophysics job jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for geophysics job in the United States is $95,411.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $112,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Geophysics Job vs Geology Job?

AspectGeophysics JobGeology Job
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Geophysics, Geophysics certificationsBachelor's or Master's in Geology, Geology certifications
Work EnvironmentField surveys, data analysis, seismic interpretationField exploration, rock and mineral analysis, site assessments
Industry UsageOil & gas, environmental consulting, mineral explorationMining, environmental consulting, natural resource management

Geophysics jobs focus on studying Earth's physical properties using seismic, magnetic, and gravitational methods, often involving data analysis and interpretation. Geology jobs involve examining Earth's materials, such as rocks and minerals, and are more field-oriented. Both roles are essential in natural resource industries but differ in technical focus and daily tasks.

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Infographic showing various Geophysics Job job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 91% Part Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,411 per year, or $45.9 per hour.
Geophysicist Jr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago


Job description

ABOUT US
Founded in 1866, The Sanborn Map Company (Sanborn) is one of the oldest continuously operating mapping and geospatial information technology companies in the US. Our work is highly visual, and our mapped data and applications are an essential part of today's information economy. We serve many industries and government departments and need to communicate effectively with them about our wide range of products and services. We remain at the forefront of the GIS and photogrammetry industry by offering high quality, technologically superior products and services backed by the industry's most experienced staff. We are looking for a talented individual to fill this role working in a collaborative environment ready to innovate workflow.
SUMMARY:
The Geophysicist Jr will have a strong technical background in understanding non-seismic geophysics including gravity, magnetic, and radiometric. You will provide processing services to our client companies, helping them achieve and enhance their subsurface objectives using our proven processing and interpretation software. This is an opportunity for you to grow your technical skills and knowledge for what gravity and magnetics can do for geophysics.
LOCATION: Denver/Lakewood, CO In office daily
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES
  • Support the company and clients through managing acquisition projects by working with a team of professionals to produced high quality gravity, magnetic, and radiometric datasets with our proven in-house proprietary software.
  • Oversees projects to completion with high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Performs quality control on work performed by others within the company and other geophysical contractors focusing on data integrity, data quality, and professional presentation documents.
  • Develops relationships with the customer. Understands technical, business, and contractual requirements seeing projects through to completion.
  • Performs and ensures consistent and professional reporting and presentation styles across all project specifications.
  • Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the science behind the software. Expands user knowledge through the application of that software to solve issues or problems with acquired data.
  • Conducts projects with regular meetings with the client following the principles and standard methodologies put forth by the company.
  • Some weekend work required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working with geophysical data (e.g., gravity, magnetic, radiometric, or similar datasets)
  • Excellent communication skills through virtual meetings and producing technical and visual reports using Microsoft office products.
  • Good computer skills operating and maintaining Windows PC, laptops, workstations, and FTP server.
  • Must be capable of independently carrying out projects without regular oversight.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Recommended to have working knowledge of procedural, functional, Object-Oriented, or scripting programing languages such as C/C++, Python, MATLAB, Fortran, C-shell, Bash, Perl.
  • Experience using geospatial or GIS software such as Geosoft, Global Mapper, GMT, or similar.
  • Knowledge of TDEM processing is preferred.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or the Geosciences required. Equivalent experience of at least three years may be substituted.
Salary Range: 55K - 85K annual
Applicant must live in the U.S. and be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sanborn offers a comprehensive health and wellness program which includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday, PTO, EAP, disability and life insurance benefits.
TO APPLY: Visit our website: www.Sanborn.com under the Careers menu option to apply. We are accepting applications for this position until May 22, 2026. Sanborn is an AA/Veteran/Disability Equal Opportunity Employer.