Instructor - Geological Sciences jobs in Utah

Instructor - Geological Sciences teaches courses in the discipline area of geology and earth sciences. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Geological Sciences provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Geological Sciences typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Geological Engineer
  • Stantec
  • Utah, UT FULL_TIME
  • Geological Engineer - ( 2300042Z )

    Description

    We are looking to add a full time Geological Engineer to our Energy group. If working on the most challenging hydropower, dams, power delivery and navigation projects around the world, building on your talents through a premier knowledge sharing culture and connecting across borders with some of the world’s top talent appeals to you, join us. Join a team that has been partnering with our clients for more than 100 years to improve the quality of life around the world. We operate with the strength of a $3B company paired with the agility of a specialized Energy group, to deliver some of the most iconic and cutting-edge projects with the next generation in mind. This proud legacy has fostered a culture of innovation and safety, leading our team to design the world’s most impactful energy projects—projects vital to both local and global communities.

    Your Opportunity

    The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks for dams and hydropower projects, conveyance tunnels, power delivery, drydocks, and navigation projects for a variety of domestic and international clients. The successful candidate will be working in conjunction with other engineers and geologists on multi-discipline teams to support project activities through the application of engineering and geologic principles and techniques. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and with small and large teams to apply critical thinking skills to solve technical issues and develop project- specific solutions. The position will require travel to project sites and will provide stimulating career growth opportunities.

    Your Key Responsibilities

    • Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
    • Work in conjunction with engineers and geologists to solve project challenges, performing design calculations as required.
    • Perform feasibility studies by conducting research to assess issues and develop solutions.
    • Conduct field inspections. Plan and implement field exploration and testing programs, which may include field coordination, soil and rock drilling, test pitting sampling, and geologic mapping.
    • Perform site characterizations and evaluate geotechnical hazards.
    • Select criteria for planning, design and construction of dams, tunnels, caverns, foundations, slopes, and earth retaining structures.
    • Assess subsurface conditions, including soil and rock properties and geomechanical conditions including review and interpretation of field maps, field logs, test data and other field documentation.
    • Evaluate field and laboratory test data and develop parameters for use in technical analyses.
    • Conduct geological modeling and numerical analysis using programs such as DIPS, UNWEDGE, SWEDGE, UDEC, FLAC, Plaxis 2D/3D, RS2/RS3, Leapfrog, GeoStudio (e.g., SEEP/W and SLOPE/W) and gINT.
    • Incorporate regulatory agency requirements, technical design standards, and industry standards and guidelines into design.
    • Prepare technical reports including geotechnical data reports, geotechnical baseline reports, field reports, technical memoranda, computation packages, feasibility reports, design and evaluation reports, construction drawings and specifications.
    • Provide field engineering support for projects during construction.
    • Lead and mentor younger staff and run projects and tasks with the assistance of other engineers or geologists.
    • Prepare portions of engineering project proposals, client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
    • Manage time and budget and use resources efficiently.
    • Check the work of others for accuracy and completeness.
    • Participate in professional development and training activities.

    Qualifications

    Your Capabilities and Credentials

    • Willing and able to travel both nationally and internationally to conduct field investigations or construction quality oversight type work.
    • Working knowledge of the principles of civil/geotechnical or geological engineering, numerical modeling, finite element analyses, and computer aided design drafting.
    • Experience with geological mapping, subsurface exploration, geomechanical analyses, assessments of slopes, foundations, tunnels, shafts, and caverns.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
    • Ability to work as part of a team and to engage in creative and critical thought.
    • Ability to prioritize work and perform multiple tasks at the same time.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
    • Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

    Education and Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering geology, geologic engineering, or geotechnical engineering is required.
    • Master’s degree in geology, engineering geology, geologic engineering, geotechnical engineering preferred.
    • Professional registration as a geologist, engineering geologist, or geological/geotechnical engineer strongly desired.
    • More than 10 years of engineering geology or geotechnical experience with experience related to dam foundation grouting, quarries, aggregate processing, excavations, geologic mapping, and dam design preferred.

    This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

    Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

    Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

    Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

    The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

    Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

    Other Locations : United States-Georgia-Atlanta, United States-Montana, United States-Indiana-Indianapolis, United States-Oklahoma, United States-Wisconsin, United States-New Mexico, United States-Utah, United States-Mississippi-Jackson, United States-Kansas-Overland Park, United States-Alabama-Mobile, United States-South Carolina, United States-North Dakota, United States-Idaho, United States-Wyoming, United States-Virginia, United States-Pennsylvania, United States-North Carolina, United States-Missouri-St. Louis, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-Texas-Houston, United States-Nevada, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Oregon, United States-Minnesota, United States-Ohio, United States-Arizona, United States-Georgia-Alpharetta

    Work Locations :

    Jackson MS

    Organization : BC-2241 Energy-US East

    Employee Status : Regular

    Job Level : Individual Contributor

    Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

    Schedule : Full-time

    Job Posting : Oct 5, 2023, 4:30:14 PM

    Req ID: 2300042Z

    Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

  • 21 Days Ago

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Hydrologist
  • Geological Survey
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • What General Information Do I Need To Know About This Position? This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months with possible extensions up to a total of 4 years without further competition. Appoin...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Geological Engineering Intern - Summer 2024
  • WSP USA
  • S RIVER FRONT, UT INTERN
  • Our BusinessWe are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in en...
  • Just Posted

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Regional Sales Director, Surgical - Northwest
  • Sight Sciences
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Overview: The Regional Sales Director, Surgical, will support and contribute to the strategic plan for core products and interface with the cross-functional team to align the plan with execution. Resp...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Specimen collector
  • Aegis Sciences Corp
  • Layton, UT FULL_TIME
  • The Specimen Collector Floater does not have a designated clinic assignment. He or she will travel between different clinics within a region to provide coverage as needed. He or she is responsible for...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Production Technician
  • Verdesian Life Sciences
  • Salt Lake, UT FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Loading/unloading of product, packing materials, cleaning, and preparing a job site, using a variety of small tools and machines. Essential Responsibilities Perform all blending operations...
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Instructor Trainer
  • NHRG, Inc.
  • Austin, TX
  • Job Description Job Description On-Site work - 5 Days/Week - Austin, TX 78757 Level Description Minimum 5 to 8 years of ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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F45 Coach Trainer Group Instructor - Oviedo
  • F45 Training Baldwin Park
  • Oviedo, FL
  • Job Description Job Description We are looking for coaches to support our Oviedo Location F45 Training is the fastest gr...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Group Fitness Instructor Coach and Trainer
  • Carrmi Llc
  • Chesterfield, MO
  • Job Description Job Description Row House Chesterfield is a boutique fitness rowing concept that strives to give people ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructor Trainer
  • IDR, Inc.
  • IDR is seeking an Instructor Trainer to join one of our top clients in the public sector industry. If you are looking fo...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavior Instructor (Paid Training Provided)
  • Creative Behavioral Consultants Inc
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Description Job Description Part time Position as a Behavior Therapist - PAID TRAINING in Applied Behavior Analysis ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Instructor Trainer
  • ALIS Software LLC
  • POSITION: Instructor Trainer 3 DURATION: Long term Client: Texas Health and Human Services Remote – Should Be Local To T...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Swim Instructor & Lifeguard - Training Provided
  • Goldfish Swim School
  • Strongsville, OH
  • Summary: Instructs students on water safety and proper swim techniques based on thorough knowledge of the Goldfish Swim ...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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TRAINING GENERALIST
  • McLane Company
  • Republic, MO
  • Impact teammate's lives by assisting them with skill building, career growth, and other professional development and tra...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Utah is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in mountain valleys. It is a rugged and geographically diverse state that is at the convergence of three distinct geological regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin, and the Colorado Plateau. Utah is one of the Four Corners states, and is bordered by Idaho in the north, Wyoming in the north and east; by Colorado in the east; at a single point by New Mexico to the southeast; by Arizona in the south; and by Nevada in the west. It covers an area of 84,899 sq mi ...
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Income Estimation for Instructor - Geological Sciences jobs
$47,151 to $68,342

Instructor - Geological Sciences in Pueblo, CO
Masters in geological sciences or geology & geophysics (approved comparable degrees at MiraCosta College); OR.
February 22, 2020
Instructor - Geological Sciences in Harrisburg, PA
Masters degree in geology, geophysics, earth sciences, meteorology, oceanography or paleontology; OR.
December 13, 2019
Instructor - Geological Sciences in Racine, WI
The person selected will share leadership roles with other full-time instructors in coordinating and developing curriculum, using culturally-responsive pedagogical techniques, and in coordinating the overall program.
December 24, 2019