Geosyntec Consultants
Principal Reservoir Geologist – CCUS and Energy Transition Focus
Geosyntec Consultants, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Overview
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional
Principal Reservoir Geologist – CCUS and Energy Transition Focus
who is interested in leading innovative and challenging projects involving subsurface modeling to support carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and other subsurface energy transition solutions. This position can be located at our Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Diego, Downtown LA, or Long Beach, California offices, or remotely from your home office at the discretion of the Company. 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. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are core to Geosyntec’s culture. You may work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your knowledge and experience to help expand our practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also take on project management responsibilities, staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. 2D/3D seismic interpretation and wireline log QC (e.g., Petrel). Create static geologic models using petrophysical inputs for CCUS applications (e.g., Petrel). Interpret and analyze geologic data including boring logs, geophysical wireline logs, and geophysical surveys. Build geologic, hydrogeologic, and property distribution models using 3D geostatistical modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), Leapfrog). Communicate analyses through written reports and presentations (in-person and virtual). Contribute to technical and process leadership of EPA Class IV permitting or other CCUS and subsurface energy transition projects. Collaborate to grow Geosyntec’s CCUS and subsurface energy transition business. Manage the overall delivery of projects, including project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. Foster client relationships to secure repeat business and develop new opportunities with existing and new clients, including proposals. Provide strategic planning and technical direction for multidisciplinary environmental projects, including CCUS. Maintain visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in professional organizations, and participation in industry events. Travel to client sites and project locations as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, or related field (required). Advanced degree in the same (preferred). Professional registration (e.g., P.G.) or ability to obtain within 1-2 years of start date (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 10 years of direct environmental consulting experience or equivalent Demonstrated experience with subsurface geologic modeling (required). Class VI compliance and permitting expertise (required). Experience managing projects, including resource allocation, quality, technical oversight, and financial management (required). Proven success in developing new business and managing clients (required). Experience presenting at industry events and to clients (required). Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams (required). Experience mentoring and managing professional staff (required). Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required). Expertise with Petrel seismic interpretation and static modeling (required). Experience with 3D modeling/visualization software (e.g., EVS, Leapfrog) (preferred). Proficiency in scripting languages such as R, Python, SQL, or Matlab (preferred). Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred). Fieldwork 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 satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Compensation
Salary ranges vary by location: Ventura: $127,005–$177,805; Santa Barbara/San Diego: $133,055–$186,275; Long Beach/Los Angeles: $139,105–$194,745. These ranges are indicative and based on location; actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skill set, and location.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Science, Consulting, and Engineering Industries: Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction
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Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an exceptional
Principal Reservoir Geologist – CCUS and Energy Transition Focus
who is interested in leading innovative and challenging projects involving subsurface modeling to support carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and other subsurface energy transition solutions. This position can be located at our Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Diego, Downtown LA, or Long Beach, California offices, or remotely from your home office at the discretion of the Company. 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. To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration and mentoring are core to Geosyntec’s culture. You may work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your knowledge and experience to help expand our practices and capabilities through business development and client management. You may also take on project management responsibilities, staff management and development, and mentoring tasks. 2D/3D seismic interpretation and wireline log QC (e.g., Petrel). Create static geologic models using petrophysical inputs for CCUS applications (e.g., Petrel). Interpret and analyze geologic data including boring logs, geophysical wireline logs, and geophysical surveys. Build geologic, hydrogeologic, and property distribution models using 3D geostatistical modeling software (e.g., Petrel, Earth Volumetric Studio (EVS), Leapfrog). Communicate analyses through written reports and presentations (in-person and virtual). Contribute to technical and process leadership of EPA Class IV permitting or other CCUS and subsurface energy transition projects. Collaborate to grow Geosyntec’s CCUS and subsurface energy transition business. Manage the overall delivery of projects, including project planning and controls, financial management, change management, risk management, and contract/subcontract management. Foster client relationships to secure repeat business and develop new opportunities with existing and new clients, including proposals. Provide strategic planning and technical direction for multidisciplinary environmental projects, including CCUS. Maintain visibility in the marketplace through regular client contact, participation in professional organizations, and participation in industry events. Travel to client sites and project locations as needed.
Education and Licensure
Bachelor's degree in geology, geophysics, or related field (required). Advanced degree in the same (preferred). Professional registration (e.g., P.G.) or ability to obtain within 1-2 years of start date (preferred).
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
At least 10 years of direct environmental consulting experience or equivalent Demonstrated experience with subsurface geologic modeling (required). Class VI compliance and permitting expertise (required). Experience managing projects, including resource allocation, quality, technical oversight, and financial management (required). Proven success in developing new business and managing clients (required). Experience presenting at industry events and to clients (required). Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams (required). Experience mentoring and managing professional staff (required). Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required). Expertise with Petrel seismic interpretation and static modeling (required). Experience with 3D modeling/visualization software (e.g., EVS, Leapfrog) (preferred). Proficiency in scripting languages such as R, Python, SQL, or Matlab (preferred). Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training and refreshers (preferred). Fieldwork 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 satisfactory driving record for business travel (required).
Compensation
Salary ranges vary by location: Ventura: $127,005–$177,805; Santa Barbara/San Diego: $133,055–$186,275; Long Beach/Los Angeles: $139,105–$194,745. These ranges are indicative and based on location; actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skill set, and location.
Employment details
Employment type: Full-time Job function: Science, Consulting, and Engineering Industries: Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Construction
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