Early Career Geologist

Description

• Safely operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Undertake project-based travel and site work, both within the United States and internationally. The frequency and duration of project-based travel will depend on business and client needs.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Support a wide range of environmental and engineering projects, from conceptual site model development to design and implementation of remediation and risk management strategies.
• Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of organic and inorganic compounds to determine their composition.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory documentation, and logbooks.
• Conduct field exercises including drilling, geologic logging, well installation, sampling of various media, and hydrogeologic testing.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, boring logs, and figures for the interpretation and/or presentation of data, findings, and/or analyses.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, EQuIS, OpenGround, Rockworks, EVS, and/or Leapfrog a plus.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• Willingness to travel for field work as dictated by project demands, which could be as much as 75% of the time and to periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Experience performing soil, sediment, soil gas, and/or groundwater sampling.
• The ability to obtain professional licensure (GIT and/or PG).
• Experience performing soil and rock logging.
• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis during the course of field work.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and experience with installation of groundwater monitoring and/or remediation wells.
• A Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• Familiarity with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience with groundwater and plume modeling software, such as Surfer, MODFLOW, MODPATH, and/or MT3DMS, and associated interface/processing packages, such as Groundwater Vistas.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance