Geophysicist

Position Overview

In the role of Geophysicist
, you will manage engineering geophysics projects, support proposal development, and work closely with the HDR Englewood office and field teams.

• Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects, in field and office, for clients such as transportation, oil and gas, water resources, and environmental projects.
• Support proposal development efforts and contribute to the expansion of HDR’s Engineering Geophysics capabilities.
• Manage geophysical projects involving utilities, seismic, electromagnetics, magnetics, GPR, including field work, data processing, and reporting.
• Manage sampling projects local to Colorado.
• Provide oversight for utility projects such as pothole assessments.
• Work on site collecting data for munitions response projects, supporting the Program Manager and Project Managers.
• Travel to support HDR projects and assist Project Managers with planning and reporting before and after project execution.
• Work on engineering geophysics projects as necessary.
• Handle support activities: data collection, processing, work planning, reports, equipment logs, field forms, checklists, daily reports and associated documents.
• Communicate any project issues and concerns to management and help develop solutions.
• Interpret seismic data using advanced geophysical techniques.
• Work collaboratively with geoscientists, engineers, and negotiators.
• Assist with planning, supervision, and quality control of acquisition and processing of geophysical data.
• Complete integrated interpretations of geophysical, geological and well data to define prospective areas, to position exploratory well locations, and to define areas for further exploratory effort.
• Take on projects and tasks as assigned by management.
• Report to the HDR Englewood office; most local fieldwork will be based there.
• Position is primarily in the field.

• Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year of industry experience.
• Technical understanding of exploration geophysics.
• Experience with Oasis Montaj Geosoft Geophysical Data Analysis software and MATLAB computational software.
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant in an employee‑owned culture.
• Work includes travel out of state and ability to travel with overnight stays (1‑3 weeks at a time).
• No restrictions working on federal facilities.
• Ability to work primarily in the field.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation for this position is $63,063 – $90,090, depending on skills, experience, education, and geography. (Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions.

Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Englewood, Colorado