Certerra is a growing national provider of testing, inspection, and certification services that support innovation in new product development, quality assurance, for project delivery, and engineered solutions for asset management. We are passionate about contributing to the sustainable development of the communities we serve. We are a national firm with a global reach serving national and international clients from 30+ offices located in 10 states and are ranked on ENR’s Top 500 list alongside the nation’s top firms. With a 60-year history, Certerra has a passion for high-end services, constant innovation, and investment in the development of world-class laboratory facilities, and interactive management technologies. Each member of our staff is committed to service, innovation, and the success of our clients.

We are excited to be seeking an experienced Field/Laboratory Geologist for our Dallas Office.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join an amazing company with plenty of opportunity to grow!

Responsibilities: 

• Checking site conditions and accessibility for drilling equipment
• Staking proposed soil boring locations in field prior to drilling
• Field observation and logging of soil borings during field drilling and sampling
• Operation and reading of field instrumentation, such as piezometers, vibrating wire line piezometers, inclinometers, etc.
• Field observations related to Environmental Site Assessment and support of the Environmental Group as needed
• Laboratory testing, such as Atterberg Limits, Proctors, UU’s, Unconfined Compression Tests, Free Swell, Sample Preparation and more

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology or Civil Engineering preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Position will require limited overnight travel
• Ability to travel within the area daily and 25% out of the area.
• Passing of drug screen prior to employment and random drug testing program

Compensation: 

• $22.00/HR starting point | pay based on skill set and qualifications

Benefits: 

• Weekly pay via direct deposit 
• Medical/prescription insurance (portion paid)
• 7 paid holidays
• Dental insurance (voluntary)
• Vision insurance (voluntary)
• Vacation, sick leave
• Short term disability (voluntary)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance

Texas, Irving, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Carrolton, Mesquite, Garland, Cedar Hill, University Park, Richardson

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.