Geophysicist Jobs
Geophysicist jobs are open across oil and gas, mining, environmental consulting, and federal agencies, from entry-level field roles to senior and principal positions, with specializations in seismic interpretation, hydrogeology, and exploration geophysics. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Career level, fully competent Geophysicist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
- May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geophysicists.
- Performs geophysical analyses on projects.
- May attend on and off-site client meetings.
- Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
- Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
- Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geophysicist based on state specific requirements.
Minimum Salary: $92,640.00
Maximum Salary: $143,640.00
The salary range for this position is provided in compliance with all local/state regulations. Terracon considers factors including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate work experience, work location, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
- Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Provide and lead continuous quality monitoring and improvement on projects. Monitor and promote quality standards and practices.
- Provide consistent quality standards on project and proposal delivery.
- Career level, fully competent Geophysicist responsible for planning, scheduling, conducting or coordinating detailed phases of work for part of a major project or total of a project of moderate scope and complexity.
- May devise new approaches to problems encountered.
- May serve as a team leader in medium projects and mentor junior level Geophysicists.
- Performs geophysical analyses on projects.
- May attend on and off-site client meetings.
- Direct and supervise field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities.
- Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for both small and large projects including quality control review of proposals written by others.
- Evaluates complex geophysical data and assembles in written reports.
- Work under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer.
- Begin documented mentoring and application process for Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer certification.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Minimum 5-8 years’ experience.
- Master’s degree or PhD preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history may be required.
- Ability to obtain registration as a Professional Geophysicist based on state specific requirements.
Minimum Salary: $92,640.00
Maximum Salary: $143,640.00
The salary range for this position is provided in compliance with all local/state regulations. Terracon considers factors including, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate work experience, work location, education/training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geophysicist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geophysics, geology, or earth sciences
- Proficiency in seismic interpretation software such as Petrel or Kingdom
- Experience processing or interpreting 2D and 3D seismic datasets
- Familiarity with potential fields methods including gravity and magnetics
- Understanding of well log analysis and petrophysical data integration
- Valid driver's license and willingness to work in remote field environments
Tips for Your Geophysicist Job Search
Tailor your resume to acquisition versus interpretation
Geophysicist job listings split sharply between field data acquisition and office-based interpretation roles. Highlight seismic processing software on interpretation-focused applications and field instrumentation experience on acquisition ones. Blending both without distinction signals a lack of focus to hiring managers.
Certify your software stack before applying
Most exploration and environmental geophysicist listings name specific platforms like Petrel, Kingdom, or RockWorks as requirements, not preferences. If you're missing a key tool, complete a vendor training module first so you can honestly list proficiency and reference a concrete project where you used it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geophysicist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by subsurface domain, not just title
Searching only 'geophysicist' misses relevant openings labeled geoscientist, exploration scientist, or geotechnical analyst. Filter by domain keywords like seismic, potential fields, or near-surface to surface postings that match your background but use different job titles.
Prepare a portfolio of interpreted cross-sections
Interviewers in exploration and environmental firms routinely ask candidates to walk through a seismic section or well-tie workflow live. Bring two or three annotated examples from past projects you can explain end-to-end, including data quality issues you encountered and how you resolved them.
Negotiate start date around field season constraints
Many geophysicist roles in mining and environmental consulting ramp up during spring and fall field seasons. If you receive an offer in January or February, asking about a March start instead of February can signal field awareness and give you time to close out existing commitments cleanly.
Geophysicist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geophysicists?
The companies hiring the most geophysicists right now include Terracon Consultants, DOWL, and SLB, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Montana, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in energy-producing states and firms with active exploration or environmental remediation programs.
How many geophysicist jobs are remote?
About 20% of geophysicist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common in interpretation-heavy roles involving seismic data processing, reservoir modeling, or geotechnical reporting. Field acquisition and site-based environmental roles remain almost entirely on-site by nature.
How do you become a geophysicist?
You typically start with a bachelor's degree in geophysics, geology, or a closely related earth science, then build software proficiency in seismic interpretation or geophysical modeling tools during coursework or internships. A master's degree strengthens competitiveness for research, federal agency, and senior exploration roles. Field experience gained through internships, co-ops, or technician positions before graduation substantially improves your chances of landing a first professional role.
Can you get a geophysicist job with little experience?
Entry-level geophysicist positions do exist, particularly at environmental consulting firms, federal agencies like the USGS, and energy companies with formal graduate programs. Employers with limited experience expect strong academic project work, demonstrated software skills, and evidence of field exposure through internships or university research. Framing your thesis, capstone project, or any fieldwork as professional-quality deliverables helps close the experience gap on your resume.
What does the geophysicist interview process look like?
Most geophysicist hiring processes include an initial screening call focused on your technical background and software experience, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to interpret a seismic section, describe a data processing workflow, or walk through a past project in detail. Final rounds often involve a panel with geoscientists and project managers who assess both technical depth and your ability to communicate findings to non-specialist stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to geophysicist jobs?
You can find and apply to geophysicist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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