Geologist

STV is seeking a Geologist to join our Geotechnical department out of our Glasgow, Kentucky office.

The successful candidate will have a BS in Geology from an accredited university and the ability to seek Professional Registration in Kentucky or a surrounding state. Relevant experience includes:

• Soil and Rock Core Logging in support of Subsurface Investigations.
• Technical report writing.
• Assisting with geotechnical report preparation
• Performing site reconnaissance and inspections.

In addition, the candidate should possess a strong technical inclination, be self-motivated to take ownership of challenging problems, and possess excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Willingness to travel on a weekly basis with other team members to remote project locations as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination and oversight of drilling activities, other subsurface investigations, including classifying soil, and collecting soil and rock samples in accordance with project requirements
• Collaborate with team members to obtain necessary information to complete subsurface investigation reports.
• Communicate and process technical information from partners and vendors for project planning and execution.
• Perform geologic research to support geotechnical investigations
• Assist in field geophysical investigations including ground penetrating radar (GPR) and electrical resistivity (ER)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in geology
• A valid driver's license in good standing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and organizational capabilities.
• Candidate must be both a reliable team player and self-starter.
• Position requires lifting equipment (up to 50 pounds) and working outdoors in all conditions.
• Occasional night and weekend work may be required.
• Availability to work overtime with some evenings and weekends and occasional travel with limited long-distance (overnight) travel.
• Drive for continual learning and to "be the best".

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.