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Scientist I-March 2024
Kansas City
Mar 11, 2026
About Scientist I

  What We're Looking For

  At HNTB you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some the largest most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With out historic growth, its an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

  This opportunity entails being responsible for the gathering of geological and geotechnical information as well construction inspection of geotechnical elements. This position performs research, plans and directs subsurface investigations, logs borings and interprets geologic profiles. This position also includes field inspection of elements such as earthwork, rock slopes, drilled shafts, piling, micro piling and retaining walls. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s clients. Position is primarily a field position with extensive local and domestic travel. Position researches local geologic conditions and prepares subsurface exploration plans. Assists with the development of subsurface investigations and management of drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing subconsultants. Tracks schedule, quantities and budgets. Completes log borings in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System. Log rock core with lithology, and engineering characteristics. Identify and map landslides. Identify and map geologic structure. Interpret and draft subsurface profiles.

  What You'll Do:

  Under direction of more senior Scientist, follows clearly established methods to assist in conducting research, gathering basic scientific information and data, and conducting and assisting in field investigations among other supporting activities.

  Based on prescribed methodology, sets up test equipment as necessary to obtain scientific data.

  Using established prescribed templates, prepares data analysis, modeling, written reports, maps, etc. as appropriate to support findings as it pertains to the natural or man-made environment in the study area.

  Under the assistance of a Senior Scientist, prepares assessment of potential effects from construction and/or operation of proposed transportation projects.

  Maintains administrative records, collections, and files related to specific projects.

  Keeps current with trends, literature, and new developments in ecology and environmental science as it relates to their specific technical area of proficiency.

  Assists team in the production of project deliverables.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  What You'll Need:

  Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Archeology, Anthropology, or related fieldWhat You'll Bring:

  Exhibits proficiency in applied geology and engineering.

  Must possess strong analytical, organizational and communication skills. Displays proficienty in Microsoft Office Suite and other software as required for job assignments.

  What We Prefer:

  Existing GRIT, EIT, or path to obtain PG or PE.

  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in geology, engineering geology or geological engineering

  1-3 years of relevant experience

  Additional Information

  Click here for benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards

  Click here to learn more about EOE including disability and vet

  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

  #SR #Tunnels #LI-SR1

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  Kansas City, MO

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  NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

  HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

  Job Type: Regular

  Full/Part Time: Full time

  Job Category: Planning Group

  ReqID: R-18474

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