Entry- Level Geophysicist

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering.

Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work and Top 10 Hottest Engineering Firms in the US by Zweig Reports, and featured in Inc. 5000’s Top 250 for our staggering 1,748% growth, we’re proud of what we’ve built and where we’re headed.

We’re allergic to bureaucracy, thrive on innovation, and embrace data-driven decisions. If you love collaboration, creativity, and a fast-paced environment, we might just be your perfect match! Our team includes professionals licensed in over 20 states, with deep collective experience. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages growth and professional development. At ANS, you’ll enjoy paid vacation, sick time, and personal time off; support for continuing education and community involvement; and comprehensive healthcare, vision, and dental benefits for eligible employees.

We're looking for a motivated Geophysicist to join our Austin team to perform geophysical fieldwork, assist with project reporting, and help maintain high-quality standards within our Geophysical Group. The title and compensation associated with the position will be dependent upon the candidate’s level of experience. Opportunities also exist to work across other divisions within the company outside of core responsibilities.

What You'll Do

Having or developing an understanding of geophysical survey methods and procedures (in-house training to be provided by ANS)

Geophysical field work, including irregular hours and weekends, with up to 80% of time in the field (20% office)

Provide quality assurance of geophysical data collected in the field

Learn to perform geotechnical field tasks and assist geotechnical projects when available

Perform technical analyses, draft portions of geophysical and engineering reports and drawings, and work in a multi-disciplinary environment to fulfill project scopes and responsibilities

Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with longer hours required when working in the field

Willingness to travel for up to 10 days at a time

What We’re Looking For

• 1 to 3 years of experience in engineering or environmental consulting
• MS in Geophysics, Geological Sciences, or Civil Engineering
• Experience with geophysical field work, ideally including electrical resistivity and seismic methods
• Working knowledge of geophysical data processing software such as EarthImager, SurfSEIS/ParkSEIS, SeisImager, etc
• Experience with geotechnical (or other) field work and analyses
• Experience using GPS (Trimble) equipment and software
• Experience with QGIS
• Attained GIT/EIT designation or PG/PE license (or working toward licensure)
• Project management training and experience
• Active participation in professional and community societies

Must-Haves

BS in Geophysics, Geological Sciences, or Civil Engineering

Ability to perform field work in adverse conditions, including carrying up to 50 pounds of equipment, swinging a sledgehammer, etc.

Strong communication skills and team collaboration

Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Valid US Driver’s License and a reliable means of transportation

Work Schedule

• Regular hours (8am – 5pm) while in the office
• Flexible schedule for field travel, including weekends and irregular hours
• Regular out-of-state travel throughout the lower 48 States for specific projects