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Geologist

Bureau of Reclamation

Lakewood, Colorado · Senior

$140,239 – $182,316

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 29, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This is a senior-level engineering geology role within the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, suited for experienced geologists who can provide expert technical guidance on dam safety, geotechnical investigations, and infrastructure design. The position involves independent review of major civil engineering projects and authoring technical recommendations across Reclamation's portfolio.

Our summary, not Bureau of Reclamation’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Degree in geology plus 20 additional semester hours in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, or related engineering/science fields
  • One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level equivalent in engineering geology
  • Experience characterizing soil, rock, and man-made materials for civil structure evaluation
  • Experience leading integration of engineering geology practices in design, construction, and Safety of Dams processes
  • Experience planning and executing engineering geological investigations for civil structure evaluation and design

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