Senior Geologist

Compensation: $95000 - $115000 Salary (DOE)
Location: Utah Ogden preferred
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Geotechnical
Reports To: Geotechnical Service Line Manager

Position Summary

CMT Technical Services is seeking an experienced Senior Geologist to lead and support geologic environmental geotechnical and subsurface investigation projects throughout Utah. This role utilizes advanced geological expertise in site characterization environmental due diligence construction-phase oversight and geologic hazard evaluations. The Senior Geologist will manage complex projects guide junior staff interface with clients and regulators and help deliver high-quality data-driven solutions that support CMTs mission.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Technical Work

• Lead multi-disciplinary projects involving geologic evaluations environmental site assessments geotechnical subsurface investigations and construction materials evaluations.

• Conduct and oversee field investigations including supervision of subsurface explorations logging of soil and rock cores sampling geologic hazard mapping hydrogeologic assessments and environmental sampling.

• Prepare high-quality technical reports including ESA Phase I & II geotechnical evaluations groundwater studies and geologic hazard assessments.

• Interpret geologic geotechnical and environmental data to support engineering recommendations and regulatory requirements.

• Provide quality control and technical review of geologic content prepared by junior staff.

Client & Agency Coordination

• Serve as a technical resource to clients project managers municipalities state agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Support permitting and compliance documentation for projects involving local state and federal agencies.

• Attend meetings site visits and presentations with clients and stakeholders.

Fieldwork & Oversight

• Lead or oversee field crews during drilling test pits trenching environmental sampling well installations and site inspections.

• Perform geologic hazard investigations for landslides rockfall surface fault rupture avalanche collapsible/expansive soils liquefaction and slope stability evaluations.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols CMT standards and regulatory requirements.

Team & Business Support

• Mentor and train junior geologists field technicians and project staff.

• Assist with proposal preparation scope development and project budgeting.

• Contributes to strengthening CMTs technical capabilities and maintaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Geology Geological Engineering Earth Science or a related field; masters preferred.

• 710 years of progressive geology-related experience in environmental geotechnical consulting or engineering geology roles.

• Professional Geologist (PG) license required or ability to obtain Utah PG registration within 6 months.

• Strong knowledge of Utah stratigraphy structural geology geologic hazards and hydrogeology.

• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS modeling tools and standard field logging methods.

• Demonstrated experience writing Phase I/II ESA reports geologic hazard evaluation reports and geotechnical characterization summaries.

• Ability to lead field investigations in rugged Utah terrain and travel as needed.

• Excellent communication leadership and technical report writing skills.

Preferred Experience

• Environmental sampling methods groundwater monitoring and remediation support.

• Mining or oil & gas site characterization experience in Utah or the Intermountain West.

• Familiarity with UGS guidelines DEQ regulations USACE requirements and local permitting processes.

• Project management experience with direct client contact.

• Proficiency with CAD or geologic modeling software.

Work Environment

• Office and field-based role with regular site visits across Utah.

• Field conditions may include extreme heat/cold steep terrain remote areas and construction sites.

• Occasional overtime or overnight travel required based on project needs.

About CMT Technical Services

CMT Technical Services provides full-service geotechnical engineering environmental consulting construction materials testing and special inspection services across Utah and the Intermountain West. Our team focuses on delivering practical reliable and cost-effective solutions backed by sound geologic and engineering expertise.


CMT Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws. We are committed to maintaining a professional workplace where individuals are treated with respect and fairness.

Required Experience:

Senior IC