Job Description
For candidates pursuing a career in Geophysics. Terracon is growing and hiring a near-surface field-staff Geophysicist in our Winter Park, Florida office! Our Winter Park office utilizes a comprehensive range of near-surface geophysical technologies in support of geotechnical, environmental, engineering, and materials testing investigations, including utility location. This position is for a geoscientist who will be responsible to perform non-invasive geophysical surveys from the ground surface to provide images or models of subsurface. You will assist in defining survey objectives, designing survey approaches, performing quality control on data, analyzing the geophysical data, and provide interpretation of results. These results are incorporated into the planning, design, renovation, and construction of vital infrastructure such as roads, tunnels, airports, landfills, water supplies, and other facilities; the assessment of environmental conditions; and the evaluation of earth resources. 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 will help take your career to the next level.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow Terracon safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any unsafe activities or concerns to management.
• Be responsible for maintaining high-quality standards on all projects.
• Proficient Geophysicist responsible for conducting geophysical surveys and making contributions for design and safety of various engineering projects.
• Geophysical Techniques include
  • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR),
  • Time Domain Electromagnetics (TDEM),
  • Frequency Domain Electromagnetics (FDEM),
  • Seismic (MASW and SRT),
  • Electrical Resistivity (Tomography and 4 pin),
  • Magnetics, and others.
• Will assist Mid-Level and Senior Geophysicist on various projects.
• Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection for assignments.
• Capable of working independently with the support of senior level geophysicist to collect data, and/or document site conditions, for subsurface site characterization.
• Processes, evaluates, and interprets geophysical data and works to assist senior geophysicist on various projects.
• Will work in collaboration with a team of professionals to see various projects to completion.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 6,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 175 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.