Geophysicist jobs in North Carolina

ESP Associates, Inc. (ESP) has a need for an enthusiastic Geophysicist/Geologist to join our team in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with a well-established geoscience group. The work will be mentally challenging and physically demanding with approximately 25% overnight travel, primarily within the Carolinas. 

Responsibilities:

• Near-surface geophysical data collection and analysis for a wide variety of environmental and engineering projects
• Phase II hazardous waste assessments, UST closures, and remediation
• Vibration monitoring services
• Report preparation
• Representing ESP at professional meetings
• Assisting other service areas, as needed.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Geophysics, Geology, or related field
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Team player, efficient, client-driven
• Valid driver's license (company truck provided)

Preferred:

• Hazardous waste assessments and remediation
• Geophysical data collection and analysis
• AutoCAD/MicroStation
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• GIT or PG license

This position will require extended periods of fieldwork in variable terrain and weather conditions with overwater work and night work sometimes required.  Must be able to carry and/or lift equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and engage in repetitive overhead swinging of a sledgehammer weighing up to 20 pounds.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection. 

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 209 on the 2023 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2023 ranking of 32.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:   

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days) 
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days) 
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses