Geophysicist GPSUE Team

Introduction

RETTEW is seeking an experienced Geophysicist to join our Geophysics/Subsurface Utility Engineering (GP/SUE) Team in Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a hands-on mid-level role for a professional who has already led geophysical field investigations managed projects and delivered client-ready interpretations. Utility mapping and/or borehole logging experience is a plus. The position includes regular regional travel and a balance of field leadership technical analysis reporting and client interaction across engineering environmental and archaeological projects.

This role is not intended for entry-level candidates or those without direct geophysical field and project management experience.

About RETTEW

RETTEW is a 100% employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 55 years of experience delivering innovative sustainable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams serve clients across environmental geotechnical transportation municipal and energy markets. We foster an ownership-driven culture focused on technical excellence accountability and long-term professional growth.

Work Environment

A combination of field and office (hybrid) work

Primary Location: Lancaster PA

Travel: Regular Mid-Atlantic travel; occasional overnight and project-specific extended travel

Safety & Compliance Requirements

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of all pre-employment screenings as a condition of employment. Responsibilities include operating company-owned vehicles and performing field-based work in active construction and utility environments. Continued compliance with RETTEWs safety policies is required throughout employment.

Position Summary / What Youll Do

In this role you will plan execute and manage geophysical (and SUE) investigations from proposal through final report. You will lead field crews select appropriate geophysical methods interpret complex datasets and communicate findings directly to clients and project teams. Success in this role requires prior experience running geophysical projects independently mentoring junior staff and balancing multiple active projects.

Representative Project Types

- Bedrock depth and subsurface characterization for solar and energy facilities

- Dam seepage void (mine and sinkhole) detection and subsidence investigations

- Cemetery and cultural resource mapping

- Well-siting

- Seismic site classification surveys

- Utility mapping and boring clearance surveys

- Geophysical borehole logging

Responsibilities / Day-to-Day

Technical Leadership

- Lead and perform geophysical field investigations using EM magnetics microgravity seismic refraction and reflection MASW

GPR and electrical methods (ERI SP IEEE). Utility mapping and/or borehole logging experience is a plus.

- Independently oversee data collection processing interpretation and quality control.

- Evaluate data limitations resolve discrepancies and determine appropriate next steps.

- Prepare technically rigorous client-ready reports and interpretations.

Project & Client Management

- Manage geophysical projects with responsibility for scope schedule budget and deliverables.

- Develop proposals scopes of work budgets and schedules.

- Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients and internal teams.

- Present findings and recommendations to clients and project stakeholders.

- Ensure compliance with safety requirements regulations and industry best practices.

Team Development

- Provide technical direction and mentorship to junior geophysicists and field staff.

- Support training field safety and quality standards across projects.

- Stay current with advancements in geophysical methods equipment and software.

Qualifications

Required (Applicants must meet all below):

- Bachelors degree in Geology Geophysics Civil Engineering or a closely related field.

- Minimum of five (5) years of direct experience conducting and managing geophysical investigations.

- Demonstrated experience leading geophysical field crews not just participating.

- Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently.

- Hands-on proficiency with a broad range of geophysical methods (EM seismic GPR electrical).

- Strong technical writing skills with experience producing client-facing reports.

- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.

- Ability to troubleshoot geophysical equipment issues in the field.

- Willingness and ability to travel on short notice including overnight travel.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied field conditions.

Preferred (Strong Differentiators):

- Borehole geophysical logging experience.

- Utility mapping experience.

- Proficiency with Surfer Grapher Excel and standard geophysical processing software.

- AutoCAD experience.

- Experience mentoring junior staff or leading technical teams.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

- 100% employee ownership through our ESOP

- Medical dental vision and retirement benefits

- Generous paid time off and holidays

- Flexible and hybrid work arrangements

- Clear pathways for technical and leadership growth

- A collaborative ownership-driven culture focused on quality and accountability

RETTEW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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