**Overview:** UES is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 3,800 professionals across 80+ branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education. Experienced and proven, UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology and best practices. Our work includes public and private clients, as well as public-private partnerships, and consists of projects ranging from transportation and infrastructure to aviation and aerospace. Our engineers, geologists, certified inspectors, scientists, and drillers offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project with the knowledge that precision, professionalism, and creative solutions are what drive success and cultivate enduring client relationships. As UES continues to grow, it’s critical that we have a defined set of values that guide us like a north star. These values need to demonstrate who we are as a company and what we believe. STRIVE stands for Safety, Teamwork, Responsiveness, Integrity, Value, and Excellence. **Summary** The Geophysical Project Specialist applies professional knowledge and moderate experience and judgement in organizing and carrying out geophysical, environmental and other technical work required to complete projects from routine to complex projects and supervises field and technical personnel who perform the work directly. Participates on major projects, reporting to the geophysical manager and various project managers. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** + Observe the physical properties of the Earth by collecting and interpreting data from various sources like seismic waves, gravity measurements, magnetic fields, and electrical currents, to locate natural resources like oil, gas, minerals, groundwater, and to understand geological processes. Performs technical work with competence on routine assignments, and is sufficiently experienced to train, motivate, and supervise the work of others. + Organizes field operations and can provide oversight of field activities. + Deploys, operates, troubleshoots and maintains geophysical equipment. + Installs, reads, and interprets field instrumentation and performs field measurements. + Is responsible for acquiring, processing and interpreting, a variety of geophysical datasets. + Is responsible for collecting samples and transporting them to the laboratory. + Conducts field activities including mobilization, set up and demolition of monitoring equipment. Works independently on a variety of construction sites or green field sites. + Describes samples. + Prepares reports on field activities and summarizes field and laboratory data. + Performs scientific, compliance, or engineering analyses and studies. + Checks work for accuracy and reasonableness. + Checks vendors' invoices. + Alerts project leader or supervisor to technical, managerial, or administrative problems arising during the course of a contract. + Prepares technical reports on routine projects. + Able to work independently on varied assignments. + Exercises responsible judgement on technical matters within the limits of current experience level. + May discuss technical matters with client after review and approval by Supervisor or Project Manager. + Projects a positive image of the Firm in dealings with outside groups and clients. **Experience:** + Bachelor's degree in geophysics, geology or related geoscience. MS degree in specialty field desired. + 5 years' of the above-referenced experience may be substituted with an advanced degree in specialty field or closely-related field. + **CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:** Engineer-in-Training Certificate in Engineering; equivalent for other specialties. **Mission** We are trusted engineering partners enabling the construction community through responsive, expert problem solving. We strive to be the leading environmental, inspection, testing and engineering firm by ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our community's land, foundations, and structures from development to redevelopment. **EEOC Statement** UES is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace that welcomes and thrives on the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of all team members. UES is bringing the best people and most diverse talent forward to drive growth, innovate and think bigger! **Who We Are:** UES provides essential engineering services for some of the most prominent and significant projects in the nation. Our team members, from our drillers to administrative staff, contribute directly to projects that transform communities. With some of the greatest talent in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Inspection, Code Compliance, Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, and Building Envelope, we are committed to delivering groundbreaking solutions for our clients. At the core of our success is our team members who make it all possible. We know that the projects we deliver are only as good as our people, which is why we offer enriching opportunities for career growth at every level. **Growing in Excellence** As the #1 fastest growing AEC firm on The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list in 2021, UES is poised to lead our industry into the future. As we evolve from a one-man operation to a company spanning 75 branches and 3,500 employees, we’re looking for enthusiastic talent to launch their careers and grow along with us. **Why Work at UES?** We value the individual contributions of our employees, and we show this through providing great benefits. **Please ask your recruiter what benefits plans apply to you.** Check out our website: https://teamues.com/ Follow us on social media: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/universal-engineering-sciences-inc/) | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/universalengineeringsciences/) | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/universal\_engineering\_sciences/) | Twitter (https://twitter.com/UniversalEngSci) | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXK2FHVTcS5o9uLEKO7RuYg) \#GroundedInExcellence _EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Universal Engineering Sciences is a Drug-Free Workplace. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job._ **Team:** Engineering **Work Type:** Salary **Location Type:** onsite