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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Geophysicist 1
- (193705)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
In the role of Geophysicist, we'll count on you to:
- Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects, both field and in office, in support of various clients (e.g., transportation, oil and gas, water resources, environmental, etc.).
- Support proposal development efforts and contribute to the expansion of HDR's Engineering Geophysics capabilities.
- Manage geophysical projects involving, Utilities, Seismic, Electro-magnetics, Magnetics, GPR as they come available, including field work, data processing and reporting.
- Manage sampling projects local to Colorado.
- Provide pothole oversight for Utility projects.
- Work on site with data collection during the execution of munitions response projects in support of HDR's Program Manager and Project Managers.
- Travel to support HDR projects and support Project Managers with planning and reporting before and after project execution.
- Work on engineering geophysics projects as necessary.
- Handle the following support activities: data collection, data processing, work planning, reports, equipment logs, field forms, check lists, daily reports and associated tasks/documents.
- Communicate any geophysical project issues and concerns to management and support the development of solutions.
- Interpret seismic data utilizing advanced geophysical techniques.
- Work in a collaborative environment with an integrated team of geoscientists, engineers and negotiators.
- Assist with the planning, supervision and quality control of the acquisition and processing of geophysical data.
- Complete integrated interpretations of geophysical, geological and well data to define prospective areas, to position exploratory well locations and to define areas for further exploratory effort.
- Take on projects and tasks as assigned by management.
- Will report to the HDR Englewood office and most local fieldwork will include picking up equipment and/or other team members there.
- Position is primarily in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work includes travel out of state and ability to travel with overnight stays. Travel duration 1-3 weeks at a time.
- No restrictions with working on Federal facilities.
- Ability to work primarily in the field.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or closely related field
- Minimum of 1 year of industry experience
- Technical understanding of exploration geophysics
- Experience with Oasis montaj Geosoft Geophysical Data Analysis software and Matlab Computational Software
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Colorado}: $63,063 - $90,090
Primary Location:
United States-Colorado-Englewood
Industry:
Federal
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Geomatics and Remote Sensing
Job Posting:
Jun 15, 2026
Geophysicist 1
- (193705)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
At HDR, our employee‑ownership model shapes everything we do, including how we support and care for our people. Our diverse service lines, including Water, Architecture, Building Engineering Services, Field Services, Power, Waste, Industrial, and Transportation reflect our commitment to shaping resilient, sustainable, and forward‑thinking communities around the world. Across these disciplines, our teams design and deliver solutions that safeguard public health, enhance quality of life, power innovation, and drive responsible growth. Whether advancing clean water, creating healing and learning environments, engineering next‑generation facilities, or building the infrastructure that moves people and energy, our work is rooted in technical excellence and a shared sense of purpose. Our employee‑owners collaborate across specialties, combining creativity, precision, and deep expertise to solve the most complex challenges facing our clients and communities.
In the role of Geophysicist, we'll count on you to:
- Manage and execute engineering geophysics projects, both field and in office, in support of various clients (e.g., transportation, oil and gas, water resources, environmental, etc.).
- Support proposal development efforts and contribute to the expansion of HDR's Engineering Geophysics capabilities.
- Manage geophysical projects involving, Utilities, Seismic, Electro-magnetics, Magnetics, GPR as they come available, including field work, data processing and reporting.
- Manage sampling projects local to Colorado.
- Provide pothole oversight for Utility projects.
- Work on site with data collection during the execution of munitions response projects in support of HDR's Program Manager and Project Managers.
- Travel to support HDR projects and support Project Managers with planning and reporting before and after project execution.
- Work on engineering geophysics projects as necessary.
- Handle the following support activities: data collection, data processing, work planning, reports, equipment logs, field forms, check lists, daily reports and associated tasks/documents.
- Communicate any geophysical project issues and concerns to management and support the development of solutions.
- Interpret seismic data utilizing advanced geophysical techniques.
- Work in a collaborative environment with an integrated team of geoscientists, engineers and negotiators.
- Assist with the planning, supervision and quality control of the acquisition and processing of geophysical data.
- Complete integrated interpretations of geophysical, geological and well data to define prospective areas, to position exploratory well locations and to define areas for further exploratory effort.
- Take on projects and tasks as assigned by management.
- Will report to the HDR Englewood office and most local fieldwork will include picking up equipment and/or other team members there.
- Position is primarily in the field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Work includes travel out of state and ability to travel with overnight stays. Travel duration 1-3 weeks at a time.
- No restrictions with working on Federal facilities.
- Ability to work primarily in the field.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Geophysics or closely related field
- Minimum of 1 year of industry experience
- Technical understanding of exploration geophysics
- Experience with Oasis montaj Geosoft Geophysical Data Analysis software and Matlab Computational Software
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Colorado}: $63,063 - $90,090
Primary Location:
United States-Colorado-Englewood
Industry:
Federal
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Geomatics and Remote Sensing
Job Posting:
Jun 15, 2026
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Terracon Consultants25
- Applied Research Associates1
- Arcadis1
- ECS Limited1
- ExxonMobil1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services28
- Technology & Software3
- Construction & Real Estate1
- Education1
- Energy1
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, Applied Research Associates, and Arcadis, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Kansas, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 3% of geophysicist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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