Natural Resource Scientist 3 - Reservoir Characterization Geologist

WGS is currently recruiting for a permanent Reservoir Characterization Geologist, Natural Resource Scientist 3 (NRSci3)  to lead our carbon sequestration, hydrogen, and related energy systems research. The primary responsibilities are listed below.  This recruitment closes on 9/2/2024, and we’d love your assistance in sharing this!

• Performs innovative research and publishes data, reports, and other products on the locations, types, and qualities of subsurface reservoir targets in Washington State for carbon sequestration, hydrogen storage, and similar technologies.
• Conducts fieldwork, literature review, and analysis to characterize potential reservoirs, using geologic mapping, map interpretation, exploration and borehole geophysics, crustal stress analysis, structural analysis, drilling, lab analyses of rock, soil, and water, along with an understanding of properties of fluid flow in permeable media.
• Develops methods, collects and analyzes data, and uses GIS and other tools to integrate data and interpretations into favorability, potential, and risk maps at various scales, or other products as needed.
• Undertakes data collections and analyses in support of economic and risk analyses on infrastructure and resources for use in decision making.
• Represents the Survey and Agency on statewide storage-related policy workgroups or meetings relating to carbon sequestration, hydrogen storage, or similar technologies.
• Establishes relationships with partners/peers in key state and federal agencies to maintain awareness of activities outside of DNR, identify and take advantage of collaborative opportunities, and to learn of new technological advancements or efforts.
• Seeks external funding through grants and contracts to augment the program’s research capacity.