Senior Geophysicist

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

At DOWL, our Geosciences team is at the core of safe, efficient, and successful infrastructure development. Whether it’s a building, bridge, utility, roadway, or dam, every project starts with a deep understanding of what lies beneath. Our geoscience professionals apply advanced knowledge in soil and rock mechanics, geophysical surveys, and soils engineering to solve real-world challenges and deliver practical, data-driven solutions.

From initial planning and permitting to hands-on fieldwork, analysis, and construction support, we evaluate subsurface conditions to guide every stage of development. If you're passionate about applying geoscience to build smarter, safer infrastructure, we invite you to bring your expertise to our collaborative and forward-thinking team.

The Senior Geophysicist 1 efficiently performs all phases of near surface geophysics to support engineering projects. Methods include seismic refraction, MASW, electrical resistivity testing and associated processing/analysis to support near surface geotechnical engineering and geological studies. Duties include defining the needs and methods for project specific geophysical testing, planning and conducting geophysical data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and preparation of technical reports.

This person is expected to exercise a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills. Due to the field nature of this position, employees must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at projects, often in rural and remote locations. The Senior Geophysicist 1 should demonstrate an advanced understanding of near surface geophysical survey methods and fundamentals and the willingness and ability to mentor others.

This person is expected to be an excellent leader and work well with a team, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Advanced
• Market Sector Software (ResDInv, Rayfract, Seisimager/SW, Matlab, Surfer) - Advanced

• Mastery of technical fundamentals
• Highly efficient at providing technical solutions to the most complex challenges
• Guides others towards the same
• Works with market sector leaders to advance technical skills within the team

Technical leader/mentor on large/complex projects, has excellent communication skills, answers questions from those with less experience, and takes action based on the needs of the team.

Leads the production of and provides quality control for the following:

• Technical reports and memos
• Exploration plans
• Laboratory requests
• Calculations
• Modeling/software outputs

Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Able to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Able to consistently meet budget and schedule expectations on projects. Develops budgets and schedules for complex projects. Breaks down complex projects into logical tasks. Mentors others on above. Able to prioritize multiple assignments to successfully deliver all assigned projects on time and on budget.

Mentors others on above.

Expertly interprets, selects, and employs the following design codes:

• ASCE 7
• AASHTO
• IBC
• Local Codes
  • Understands limitations of design codes
  • Understands when deviation from design codes is appropriate
  • Actively mentors others on interpreting design codes
  • Actively mentors others in design code deviations and interpretation

Frequent and direct communications with clients on large/complex projects. Leads technical client project meetings.…