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Staff Geophysicist - Land

Fugro GeoConsulting

Houston, Texas

Job description

Overview

In this role you will collect and manage geophysical data on client sites, supporting high-quality surveys and accurate deliverables. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to advance site characterization and geo-risk assessment, contributing to safer, more sustainable project outcomes. You'll handle field surveys, data processing, and technical reporting while ensuring data integrity and equipment readiness. This position offers hands-on fieldwork, travel, and opportunities to grow through specialized geophysical methods within Fugro's integrated site-solutions practice. You will help translate field observations into actionable insights that inform project decisions and design.

Compensation / Benefits
  • flexible work models
  • comprehensive benefits package
  • career growth and training (on-the-job, LinkedIn Learning)
  • leadership development programs
  • health, including mental and financial wellbeing support
  • prioritization of employee development and safety
Responsibilities
  • Lead by example with focus on Quality, Health & Safety, Security and the Environment as core values.
  • Support collection of high-quality geophysical data per project specs and procedures.
  • Conduct field surveys using GPR, EM, Electrical Resistivity, Magnetics, and other applicable methods.
  • Operate geophysical instruments and data acquisition systems.
  • Assist mobilization/demobilization activities on projects.
  • Verify data quality in the field and identify corrective actions.
  • Ensure accurate positioning, measurements, and survey documentation.
  • Perform preliminary data reduction, QC, and processing of datasets.
  • Review data for inconsistencies or anomalies.
  • Support preparation of technical deliverables, maps, figures, and reports.
  • Maintain organized project files, field records, and data archives.
  • Assist senior geophysicists with data interpretation and analyses.
  • Utilize geophysical and geospatial software tools for project execution.
  • Perform routine inspection, testing, calibration, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Troubleshoot equipment/software issues during field operations.
  • Maintain equipment inventory and monitor performance and maintenance needs.
  • Maintain accurate field notes and project documentation.
  • Collaborate with project team members and support schedule adherence.
Key requirements
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Geophysics, Geology, or Geosciences.
  • Field experience collecting data via geophysical methods (GPR, EM, seismic, resistivity, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Windows OS (e.g., Windows 7).
  • Willingness to travel up to 80%.
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication and collaboration with colleagues, clients, and third parties
  • Problem solving in field conditions
  • Field data collection and QA/QC
  • GPR, EM, electrical resistivity, magnetics, seismic methods
  • Geophysical instrumentation operation and data acquisition

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