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Staff/Senior Geologist
With funding from the NSF, DOE, USDA, State of Minnesota, and climate investors, Darcy is pioneering a new groundwater-based, geothermal approach to sustainable heating and cooling for commercial and multi-family residential buildings. We’re working closely with our industry partners to pioneer new and exciting, integrated ground loop-HVAC designs to help our customers meet increasingly aggressive carbon emissions goals and energy efficiency requirements while lowering costs. Our approach incorporates elements of water well and geothermal technology, resulting in a novel way to put groundwater to work.
- Prepare work plans and develop project-specific requirements for well design, sample collection, lithologic logging and geologic cross-section preparation, and well installation, development, testing, and commissioning
- Conduct desktop geologic analyses of potential project sites to inform system design
- Design and create well construction schematics to guide drilling and completion processes
- Lead the construction oversight of Darcy wells
- Develop project specifications for well materials, components, and installation methods
- Test equipment designs and procedures to inform future revisions
- Assist in developing project pricing and work with industry partners to manage costs and profitability
- Manage fieldwork in all weather conditions
- Travel to job sites and industry gatherings
- Contribute to (and/or lead) R&D activities to improve and expand upon Darcy’s technology
Staff Geologist:
- Bachelors or Masters in Geology, related engineering discipline, other related field, or relevant experience conducive to executing role responsibilities
- Minimum of 3 years of practical experience in geology, well design, installation, or related field preferred. Educational experience may substitute for professional experience.
- Creative problem-solving skills, and superb time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to understand and interpret geologic data presented as discussion, maps, lithographic logs, well construction records, or other formats
- Experience logging drill cuttings and ability to design a sampling protocol
- Knowledge of drilling and well construction methods and practices
- Understanding of geologic setting considerations on the design of a drilling program
- Ability to design a water well. Knowledge of material options, screen/filter-pack design criteria, pitless unit and surface completion considerations, and installation limitations
- Project Management
- Commitment to safety
- Ability to write and speak clearly
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Additional Requirements for Senior Geologist:
- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Geology, related engineering discipline, other related field, or relevant experience conducive to executing role responsibilities
- Minimum of 8 to 15 years of practical experience designing and installing high-capacity wells
- Team leadership experience
- Field oversight experience in a construction environment
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to kathy.jennings@darcysolutions.com explaining your interest in Darcy Solutions and how your skills and experience align with the position.
