Entry - Level Geologist

About the job

Position Overview RIZZO International, Inc. is seeking an Entry-Level Geologist to support geologic and geotechnical projects under the direction of senior staff and project management. This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging and technically demanding projects in the dams, nuclear power, and power-related markets both domestically and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with geologic and/or geotechnical field investigations
• Support logging, sampling, and documentation of subsurface conditions
• Analyze and interpret geologic and laboratory data under supervision
• Prepare draft text, figures, and tables for technical reports
• Assist in preparation of design drawings and figures
• Support preparation and checking of calculations
• Assist with Field and Office Work Plan preparation
• Travel domestically and internationally, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience, Geology, Geological Engineering, Geophysics, or related field
• 0–3 years of related experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must be able to travel when necessary

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000 – $80,000 per year (commensurate with education and experience)

Competitive Compensation Package

• 401(k)
• Accident/Wellness insurance
• Dental insurance
• Dependent care spending account
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short/long term disability
• Paid time off (vacation, paid sick leave, holidays)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Relocation assistance (as applicable)
• Vision insurance
• Optional work from home Fridays
• Twelve (12) annual work from home days