Job Description

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

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)