Geophysics Group Lead

A leading engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Geophysical Professional to support and help lead our growing Geotechnical/Geophysical Group in NOVA or Maryland. This role is ideal for a motivated technical specialist who enjoys diverse project work, cross‑department collaboration, and direct client engagement.

• Lead and support the firm's Geotechnical/Geophysical Group.
• Develop cost‑effective geotechnical and geophysical investigation programs tailored to site conditions and project needs, often working alongside company Principals.
• Conduct, review, and interpret geotechnical/geophysical analyses and collected data.
• Provide technical support to project managers and participate in regular project progress meetings.

• Prepare field reports, internal technical correspondence, and comprehensive engineering/geophysical reports.
• Develop technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, specifications, and daily project communications.

• Participate in Construction Materials Testing (CMT) projects, Geotechnical Engineering assignments, and occasional Environmental consulting tasks involving geophysics.
• Contribute to maintaining technical excellence across service offerings.

• Enhance client satisfaction by delivering high‑quality work and maintaining proactive, professional communication.
• Build long‑term client relationships based on trust, expertise, and service excellence.

• Ensure all work adheres to company safety protocols and site‑specific safety standards.
• Uphold strict quality and integrity standards in all technical outputs.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics (M.S. preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience post‑graduation.
• P.E. or P.G. license is preferred (other relevant qualifications may be considered).

Experience with some (not necessarily all) of the following geophysical methods:

• Seismic Refraction
• Electrical Resistivity Imaging (ERI)
• Multi‑Channel Analysis of Surface Waves (MASW)
• Electromagnetic (EM) Testing
• Micro‑Gravity (MG) Testing
• Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)

Experience with subsurface characterization in Karst (sinkhole‑prone) terrain is strongly preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard software tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel, including short out‑of‑town assignments; a passport is preferred for work supporting Caribbean operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and traverse rugged terrain during fieldwork.