MMRP Mid-Level Geophysicist
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. We currently have an opportunity for a full-time MMRP Geophysicist (Mid-Level) to join our team. This position will report to Tetra Tech’s AGC Technical Manager. The position will include a combination of field and home office duties, with the goal of increasing responsibilities as Project Geophysicist, Data Analyst or QC Geophysicist. To be considered, applicants must have directly relevant munitions response industry experience or experience with related geophysical sensors and/or positioning systems. This experience must be specifically identified in your resume or application materials.
Location is flexible within the 48 contiguous states. Home-based work locations are permitted but reliable Internet service is essential. Office-based options are available, if interested. Convenient access to an airport is preferred due to business travel requirements. Candidates should reasonably expect an estimated 40% annual travel requirement, although more frequent travel may be necessary during surge periods.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Principal Field Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collect DGM and AGC data in support of MMRP projects.
• Serve as a Site Geophysicist, capable of leading a DGM/AGC team and liaising with site management personnel and home office staff.
• Provide technical field oversight of additional data collection teams working concurrently on a project site.
• Perform verification of field records and raw data packages prior to upload for data processing personnel.
• Execute geophysical operations at the task order level in accordance with the project work plan and Tetra Tech’s quality system.
• Provide recommendations to senior personnel on geophysical and positioning sensor selection during project bid phases.
• Attend site visits as part of project bid phases.
• Assist with training and development of less experienced staff.
• Represent Tetra Tech within industry technical forums and at industry conferences/meetings.
• Support new hardware and software initiatives undertaken by the enterprise as related to MMRP.
Principal Home Office Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support preparation and/or review of technical memoranda (e.g., IVS Technical Memorandum).
• Attend project status meetings and provide technical assistance, as necessary, to project managers and senior geophysical personnel.
• Process DGM/AGC data, as appropriate based on demonstrated capabilities.
• Provide technical briefs on site visit observations as part of project bid phases.
• Attend internal and external continuing education and training sessions.
Required Qualifications:
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in geophysics, geology or related technical field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of directly relevant MMRP experience supporting DoD task orders under CERCLA and RCRA, including experience with AGC (note: an exception may be made for fewer years of professional experience based on specific credentials/capabilities).
• Documented experience and proficiency with EM61-MK2 standard DGM sensors.
• Documented experience and proficiency with at least one of the following advanced sensor types: APEX, MetalMapper2x2, Temsense2x2, UltraTEM.
• Documented experience and proficiency with at least one of the following positioning systems: RTK GPS, RTS, SLAM technology.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to also work effectively as part of a large, diverse, virtual project team.
• Ability to multi-task and troubleshoot hardware problems in the field.
• OSHA 40-hr HAZWOPER training with current 8-hr refresher.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with ArcGIS Survey123 applications for electronic data capture.
• Experience collecting AGC data using multiple types of aforementioned advanced sensors and positioning systems.
• Experience processing DGM and/or AGC data.
• Experience processing point clouds for use with SLAM technology.
• Experience with land surveying techniques.
• Experience working under a robust quality management system (i.e., experience working for a GCO).
• Current participation in MMRP industry organizations (e.g., NAOC, EEGS).
• Current professional licensure or certification in directly relevant discipline (e.g., PG, PE, PGp, PMP, CQA) or willingness to obtain licensure.
• Willingness to take on greater role as Data Analyst, Project Geophysicist or QC Geophysicist, commensurate with experience and demonstrated capabilities.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to frequently wear a backpack (approx. 25 lbs.) for several hours a day.
• Ability to regularly walk for several hours a day while pushing/pulling a wheel-mounted cart.
• Ability to wear PPE (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, work boots, etc.) when performing field duties.
• Ability to regularly drive large pick-up trucks and SUVs.
• Ability to periodically drive UTVs (and equivalent) while working onsite.
• Ability to frequently travel by air across time zones and report to project sites ready for duty.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk using a computer for several hours a day, when performing office duties.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
• Work is regularly performed in variable, challenging terrain (e.g., steep slopes up to 30 degrees, rocky/uneven ground, former volcanic lava flows, soft beach sand, etc.).
• Work is regularly conducted in challenging weather conditions (e.g., high wind, high heat (e.g., 90+ degrees), high humidity and cold/freezing temperatures).
• Field work may include regular exposure to dust, stinging/biting insects, wildlife, poison plants and pollen.
Additional Information:
• Typical field work schedules are 50 hours/week, Monday-Friday, although the exact work schedule is project-specific.
• Field assignments are variable, ranging from a few days to several months in duration. Home leave rotations for extended field assignments will be coordinated in advance with the Technical Manager and specific Project Manager.
• Overnight travel away from home office location is expected to be between 50% and 75%, although it may be periodically higher during surge periods.
• Travel destinations include primarily the United States and its territories, although international destinations are also possible.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
• Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. https://www.tetratech.com/careers/life-at-tetra-tech/.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Compensation:
Pay commensurate with experience.
Pay Range: $70k-$85k
A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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