Professional Geologist

Job Summary

We are seeking an on-site Professional Geologist (PG) or Professional Engineer (PE) to provide inspection/monitoring for a Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) project in Missouri under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) requirements. The PG/PE must be present during drilling and other invasive activities to monitor, document, and report conditions and help ensure compliance with permit requirements and the HDD work plan.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site coverage during HDD drilling/invasive activities (pilot hole, reaming, pullback, and support ops as applicable)

Serve as the licensed PG/PE on-site representative

Monitor and document:

Drilling progress and key operational events

Returns characteristics, drilling fluid behavior, and subsurface indicators

Loss of returns, inadvertent returns (frac-outs), heave/settlement, or other anomalies

Lake/shoreline conditions and any potential impacts in the regulated area

Produce complete daily shift reports, field notes, and photo documentation

Communicate issues promptly to project leadership and maintain clear, professional documentation

Required Qualifications

Active PG license or PE license (valid and in good standing; reciprocity/acceptance as required by the project)

5+ years of HDD field experience (inspection/monitoring, drilling support, frac-out monitoring/response, etc.)

Available for 30–45 days in July timeframe and able to work 10–12 hour shifts, including nights

Strong documentation/report writing skills

Valid driver’s license; able to work outdoors around active construction equipment

Preferred

Prior work on USACE-regulated projects or permitted water crossings

Familiarity with HDD inadvertent return (IR) plans and reporting expectations