Senior Geophysicist

Overview

NV5 is currently seeking an experienced Senior Geophysicist. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years professional experience in the field of marine geophysics and at least 2 years project management experience leading multi-sensor projects. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in marine geophysical surveys including (but not limited to) engineering and environmental applications related to utility and subsea cable assessment and installation, offshore wind energy area development, sediment resource and cultural investigations, and / or UXO identification. Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to work in a team environment and lead both field and office crews toward the execution of complex subsea geophysical projects.

 

Work Environment:

• Location: Newport, NC at our NV5 Regional office
• Schedule:  Onsite
• Travel:  25% of the time. This position will require periodic travel both in and out of state.

 

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

 

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

 

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities / Duties:

• Provide technical expertise in marine geophysical surveys using a variety of industry-standardsoftware and sensors.
• Lead and supervise survey system integration, data quality control, geophysical surveyoperations, troubleshooting, data processing, and analysis.
• Support the entire geophysical project life cycle, including proposal development, survey design,mobilization, survey acquisition, QA-QC, data processing, data interpretation, and reporting.
• Lead and supervise hydrographic survey technicians in data acquisition and processing, with afocus on supporting team members’ technical growth and development.
• Provide technical and programmatic support to program and operations managers, participatein strategic planning, and strengthen the marine geophysical program at Geodynamics byproviding technical support.

Qualifications

Education / Experience Requirements:

• A Bachelors degree in Coastal/Marine Geology, Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics field plus
• 5+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of job-related experience.
• Ability to work in a team environment, self-manage, and manage others.
• Expertise in the installation, calibration, operation, post processing, analysis, and QA/QC ofgeophysical systems (including multibeam and singlebeam sonar, side scan sonar, sub-bottomprofilers, sparkers, boomers, marine magnetometers, transverse gradiometers, and USBLpositioning systems, and inertial navigation systems).
• Experience with industry standard software packages including: CARIS HIPS/SIPS, EIVA –NaviSuite, QPS, SonarWiz, Hypack, Oasis Montaj, MagPick, Kingdom Suite, Seismic Unix,Discover, Radex Pro, Global Mapper, POS Pac, ArcGIS, etc.
• Ability to perform field work including travel and weekends, and the physical ability to liftobjects over 50lbs.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and ability to obtain a US passport.
• A commitment to seeing projects through to completion, a high attention to detail and anenthusiastic attitude.

 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

 

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local law