Field Geologist / Geological Engineer

Southern Company • Vincent, AL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Field Geologist / Geological Engineer – Civil Field Services / Drilling Services (Home Office - Vincent, AL) Summary of Position Duties: This position will primarily be responsible for the performance of geological fieldwork, providing technical direction and the successful execution of subsurface field investigations in support of engineering site assessments, environmental studies, and foundation remediations. Position duties include: Field oversight for monitoring well installation programs, foundation investigations, underground utility investigations, or related projects Perform soil (ASTM D2488 guidelines) and rock logging Prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data Manage drilling and other related contractors according to company guidelines and procedures Interface with various customers and assist Drilling Services leaders and internal drilling resources to facilitate field investigations

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Geology / Geological Engineering or related discipline is required
• 5 + years working directly in a geological, environmental, engineering, construction, or other related field
• Experience in executing field investigations utilizing various drilling methods and resources
• Experience with soil and rock logging, monitoring well construction, groundwater monitoring, and field data reporting
• Knowledge of environmental sampling and testing methods
• General knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
• Experience with projecting and managing project budgets
• Working knowledge of various Boring Log Programs (e.g. gINT, BoreDM, TabLogs)
• Flexible computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Safety first mindset
• Exhibit customer focus and conflict resolutions skills
• 95-100% travel required, Monday – Thursday (Most Fridays and weekends off)
• Demonstrate Southern Company values – safety first, unquestionable trust, superior performance, and total commitment
• Strong work ethic and ability to work and problem solve with limited supervision
• Safety focus and a strong personal safety record

Nice To Haves

• Professional Geologist / Engineer license is not required, but is a plus

Responsibilities

• Field oversight for monitoring well installation programs, foundation investigations, underground utility investigations, or related projects
• Perform soil (ASTM D2488 guidelines) and rock logging
• Prepare professional logs for soil, rock, and monitoring well construction data
• Manage drilling and other related contractors according to company guidelines and procedures
• Interface with various customers and assist Drilling Services leaders and internal drilling resources to facilitate field investigations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level