Technical Field Geologist
Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Location- 299 Logan Martin Dam Rd, Vincent AL, 35178

Contract- 3 Years

Client- Southern Company Services
Travel Requirement: 100% Travel (Southeastern U.S.)
Schedule: Typically 4x10 schedule (Monday–Thursday); occasional 10-day shifts
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Geology (Preferred) or Geological Engineering

Position Summary
The Technical Field Geologist provides field oversight and technical support for environmental and geotechnical investigations, including monitoring well installations, foundation investigations, contamination assessments, and geologic site characterizations.

This is a field-intensive position requiring extensive travel throughout the Southeastern United States (primarily Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi). The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with drilling programs, soil and rock logging, groundwater monitoring, and contractor management.

Key Responsibilities
Field Oversight & Investigations
Provide field oversight for:

Monitoring well installation programs

Foundation investigations

Contamination assessments

Geologic site characterizations

Execute field investigations using various drilling methods and resources

Perform detailed soil and rock logging

Prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data

Groundwater & Environmental Monitoring
Install and maintain water monitoring and water quality equipment

Manage and interpret data outputs from monitoring systems

Conduct environmental sampling and testing in accordance with regulatory standards

Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination
Manage drilling contractors and related vendors per company procedures

Interface with internal teams, customers, geologists, and land group peers

Support collaborative field investigations and reporting

Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate field documentation and reporting

Utilize gINT BoreDM Boring Log Program for boring log development

Prepare technical summaries and reports

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geological Engineering

5–10 years of related field experience

Experience with:

Soil and rock logging

Monitoring well construction

Groundwater monitoring

Environmental sampling

Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations

Working knowledge of gINT BoreDM Boring Log Program

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Travel & Work Requirements
100% travel required across the Southeastern U.S.

Ability to work extended field schedules (4x10 shifts; occasional 10-day assignments)