Geologist

St. Louis, MO

Full time

R2043

Hanson Values

Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

Job Description

Geologist

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate for a Geologist or Geological Engineer to be part of our Railway Market Unit. The location is in our St. Louis, MO office.  

General assignment: Responsible for desktop geological assessment/study, field data collection, coordination and supervision of drilling and laboratory test contractors, construction observations, and other duties as assigned.

A Day in the Life of a Geologist at Hanson

Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

• Lead in geotechnical explorations; planning, field reconnaissance, coordination and supervision of subcontractors, supervision of field testing and data collection.

• Lead in field safety and quality control.

• Develop geo-material design parameters, conduct modeling/analysis and design, and perform calculations.

• Perform complex geotechnical engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.

• Prepare geotechnical reports, specifications, details, and construction plans.

• Assign duties and mentor entry level staff.

• Provide quality control by reviewing technical concepts, calculations, and reports prepared by others.

• Other duties as assigned.  

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

• Experience with gINT.

• Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.

• Experience with geotechnical design software packages such as GeoStudio.

• Experience with logging soil borings and preparation of field logs for soil borings

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or geological engineering

• 0-2 years of experience

• GRIT/FE is preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months

• Ability to write clearly and concisely, computer skills required

• Ability to use gINT and other commercial programs to generate final logs will be considered a plus.

• Candidate must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments and to work overtime to meet project demands.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

The salary range for this position, depending on relevant experience is:

$63,000 - $80,000

Employees in this role, will be subject to random drug testing.

Benefits

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

Competitive compensation

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page ( for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

Monthly educational webinars

Leadership training

Lunch & learn development sessions

24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

Mentorship opportunities

Award-winning internship program

Employee recognition

And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

Because our people set us apart.

Hanson is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm providing a full range of engineering, scientific and allied services throughout the U.S. With an innovative spirit and a drive to continuously improve, our people go the extra mile to give our clients top-quality results.

Those efforts have helped us maintain our status as one of the top firms in the engineering industry. We’re large enough to take on exciting, challenging projects and small enough to know and inspire each other along the way.