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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geophysicist at its Broomfield, Colorado office. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge in geophysical investigations, hydro-stratigraphy, hydrology, and data analysis to advance our approaches to site characterization and remediation. You will direct and carry out complex geophysical research for environmental consulting projects, drawing on your extensive expertise in hydrogeology and geophysics. Ideal candidates possess strong technical proficiency in site assessment and data visualization. As a Senior Geophysicist, you’ll manage multidisciplinary projects across diverse industry sectors. Our clients span industrial, commercial, and government sectors, offering opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry experts on challenging projects.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead geophysical investigations to characterize subsurface hydro-stratigraphy and hydrology, integrating data for conceptual site model development and remedial system design.
- Develop and implement advanced geophysical and visualization strategies, including data integration, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidance and site-specific needs.
- Apply advanced geophysical methods such as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Electromagnetic (EM), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for subsurface analysis.
- Develop and enhance 2D and 3D visualizations for geophysical and hydrogeological data interpretation.
- Support conceptual site model development and optimize remedial strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Lead preparation of technical work plans, memoranda, and reports; interpret analytical and geophysical data; perform risk evaluations; and deliver clear, defensible recommendations for remediation and mitigation.
- Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, letters, analysis plans, and proposals; provide technical review and approval for project team outputs.
- Provide technical leadership and support to field teams, ensuring effective problem-solving and successful project execution.
- Develop and execute comprehensive field work plans, adapting to project-specific requirements.
- Create detailed data presentations using advanced software tools, including Surfer, Grapher, Global Mapper, RES2DINV, and EKKO Project.
- Oversee project management tasks, including scope and cost development, scheduling, and budget tracking.
- Support business development by leading proposal efforts, pursuing repeat work, identifying new opportunities, and achieving personal business development goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, property owners, and other stakeholders; communicate geophysical concepts, findings, and remediation strategies clearly and credibly.
- Mentor, support, and motivate early-career staff in technical delivery and project performance, including geophysical sampling programs, data quality review, system evaluations, client expectations, and career growth.
- Occasionally conduct field hydrogeology activities, including data collection, analysis, and site characterization for contaminants such as chlorinated solvents, coal combustion residuals (CCRs), PFAS, and petroleum hydrocarbons.
- Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites and other business locations as needed.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field. (preferred)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 8 years of direct environmental consulting experience with a focus on geophysical investigations, hydro-stratigraphy, hydrology, and geophysical investigations; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Strong technical expertise in geophysical methods, hydro-stratigraphy, and advanced data visualization and analysis software. (required)
- Project management experience, including resource allocation, quality assurance, technical oversight, contractor coordination, and financial management. (required)
- Thorough understanding of regulations and guidance relevant to geophysical investigations, site characterization, and remediation. (required), including experience working with state/local oversight agencies.
- Experience mentoring and managing professional staff. (required)
- Excellent technical leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. (required)
- Experience with geophysical data evaluation tools, advanced visualization approaches, and integration of constituents of interest data. (required)
- Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (required)
- Field work and overnight travel may be required.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
COMPENSATION
- Minimum: $123,235 /year/Maximum: $172,530/year (Broomfield, CO)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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INTRODUCTION
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Geophysicist at its Broomfield, Colorado office. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge in geophysical investigations, hydro-stratigraphy, hydrology, and data analysis to advance our approaches to site characterization and remediation. You will direct and carry out complex geophysical research for environmental consulting projects, drawing on your extensive expertise in hydrogeology and geophysics. Ideal candidates possess strong technical proficiency in site assessment and data visualization. As a Senior Geophysicist, you’ll manage multidisciplinary projects across diverse industry sectors. Our clients span industrial, commercial, and government sectors, offering opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and industry experts on challenging projects.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead geophysical investigations to characterize subsurface hydro-stratigraphy and hydrology, integrating data for conceptual site model development and remedial system design.
- Develop and implement advanced geophysical and visualization strategies, including data integration, ensuring alignment with state and federal guidance and site-specific needs.
- Apply advanced geophysical methods such as Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT), Electromagnetic (EM), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) for subsurface analysis.
- Develop and enhance 2D and 3D visualizations for geophysical and hydrogeological data interpretation.
- Support conceptual site model development and optimize remedial strategies based on data-driven insights.
- Lead preparation of technical work plans, memoranda, and reports; interpret analytical and geophysical data; perform risk evaluations; and deliver clear, defensible recommendations for remediation and mitigation.
- Prepare and review technical deliverables such as reports, letters, analysis plans, and proposals; provide technical review and approval for project team outputs.
- Provide technical leadership and support to field teams, ensuring effective problem-solving and successful project execution.
- Develop and execute comprehensive field work plans, adapting to project-specific requirements.
- Create detailed data presentations using advanced software tools, including Surfer, Grapher, Global Mapper, RES2DINV, and EKKO Project.
- Oversee project management tasks, including scope and cost development, scheduling, and budget tracking.
- Support business development by leading proposal efforts, pursuing repeat work, identifying new opportunities, and achieving personal business development goals.
- Cultivate strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, property owners, and other stakeholders; communicate geophysical concepts, findings, and remediation strategies clearly and credibly.
- Mentor, support, and motivate early-career staff in technical delivery and project performance, including geophysical sampling programs, data quality review, system evaluations, client expectations, and career growth.
- Occasionally conduct field hydrogeology activities, including data collection, analysis, and site characterization for contaminants such as chlorinated solvents, coal combustion residuals (CCRs), PFAS, and petroleum hydrocarbons.
- Drive personal, company, or rental vehicles to project sites and other business locations as needed.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field. (required)
- Advanced degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field. (preferred)
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 8 years of direct environmental consulting experience with a focus on geophysical investigations, hydro-stratigraphy, hydrology, and geophysical investigations; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Strong technical expertise in geophysical methods, hydro-stratigraphy, and advanced data visualization and analysis software. (required)
- Project management experience, including resource allocation, quality assurance, technical oversight, contractor coordination, and financial management. (required)
- Thorough understanding of regulations and guidance relevant to geophysical investigations, site characterization, and remediation. (required), including experience working with state/local oversight agencies.
- Experience mentoring and managing professional staff. (required)
- Excellent technical leadership of multi-disciplinary teams. (required)
- Experience with geophysical data evaluation tools, advanced visualization approaches, and integration of constituents of interest data. (required)
- Self-starter able to thrive in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client sites as needed. (required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (required)
- Field work and overnight travel may be required.
- Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing may be required.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location(s) below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.
COMPENSATION
- Minimum: $123,235 /year/Maximum: $172,530/year (Broomfield, CO)
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Geophysicist
Document your degree's field equivalency early
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to geophysics work. If your credential is in physics, geology, or earth sciences, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized service before applying to confirm equivalency.
Search LCA filings by SOC code
Geophysicists fall under SOC code 19-2042. Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by that code and identify which employers have actively sponsored this role in your target region.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government contractors can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Geophysicist roles at USGS-affiliated labs or academic seismic centers are worth prioritizing if you miss the lottery.
Find H-1B-sponsoring geophysics employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by verified DOL LCA filing history for geophysicist roles on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have actually filed for this occupation, not just companies that theoretically could sponsor.
Negotiate LCA wage level before signing an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the prevailing rate for your area. Cross-check their offered wage against OFLC Wage Search Level II or III data for geophysicists in that metro before accepting.
Prepare for specialty occupation RFEs with project evidence
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether a geophysicist role truly requires a specialized degree. Field reports, seismic modeling work, or published technical outputs tied directly to your job duties strengthen your petition against that challenge.
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Find Geophysicist JobsGeophysicist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geophysicist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies geophysicist positions as specialty occupations because they require theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge in earth sciences, physics, or a directly related field, and a minimum of a bachelor's degree in that discipline. Roles involving seismic interpretation, subsurface modeling, or geohazard analysis consistently meet this standard.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for geophysicists?
Oil and gas exploration companies, environmental and engineering consulting firms, federal contractors supporting agencies like the USGS, and university research departments are the most active H-1B sponsors for geophysicists. Defense contractors working on geospatial or subsurface applications also file regularly. You can filter employers by LCA filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
Can I qualify without a degree specifically in geophysics?
Yes, but your degree must be in a directly related field. Physics, geology, earth sciences, or petroleum engineering are generally accepted as qualifying. USCIS evaluates the connection between your degree and the specific job duties, so roles requiring seismic analysis or subsurface modeling will face tighter scrutiny if your degree is in a tangentially related area.
How does the H-1B lottery affect geophysicist job searches?
The annual H-1B cap of 85,000 visas includes a lottery when registrations exceed that limit. Geophysicist roles at cap-exempt employers, including universities, nonprofit research organizations, and certain government contractors, bypass the lottery entirely. If you're subject to the cap, an employer can file during the April registration window for an October start date.
What should I verify about an employer's LCA before accepting a geophysicist offer?
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience: Level II for developing professionals, Level III for fully qualified practitioners. The certified LCA must cover your actual work location, so remote or multi-site roles require additional LCA filings. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for geophysicists in your work area before signing.
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