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WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Early Career Geologist
Early-career geologist performing field sampling and data documentation for environmental projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves providing local technical assistance for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental and geological data from various media such as soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air/vapor, and generating accurate documentation that meets or exceeds industry standards. Under general supervision, the geologist will conduct routine field work including soil, soil‑gas, groundwater, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other assignments, maintain quality‑control standards, produce precise electronic and field‑notebook documentation, adhere to safety and site‑specific procedures, employ latest technologies for organic and inorganic analysis, complete required training, and act ethically in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Conduct routine field sampling (soil, groundwater, stormwater, soil‑gas) and boring logs. • Maintain quality‑control standards for accurate measurements. • Generate precise electronic and field‑notebook documentation. • Follow safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures for sample handling and data recording. • Apply advanced technologies to analyze organic and inorganic compounds. • Complete required training and uphold ethical decision‑making per WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Maintain a solid safety record and comply with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸field sampling
- ▸quality control
- ▸documentation
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸data analysis
- ▸technical assistance
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline, possesses strong research and analytical skills, understands hazardous substance reduction, is familiar with environmental laws and compliance, communicates effectively to both scientific and non‑scientific audiences, demonstrates self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking and prioritization, works independently and as part of a team, is proficient with technical writing and office software, maintains a solid safety record, and can accommodate project‑specific schedules and occasional travel. Preferred qualifications include active participation in local professional practice organizations. WSP is an equal‑opportunity employer; the selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field. • Demonstrate strong research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. • Understand hazardous substance reduction and relevant environmental regulations. • Communicate effectively with both technical and non‑technical audiences. • Exhibit self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic setting. • Proficient in technical writing, office automation, and communication software. • Active involvement in local professional practice organizations (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸geology
- ▸research
- ▸problem solving
- ▸environmental regulations
- ▸communication
- ▸technical writing
Benefits
WSP offers a dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build relationships, excel, and grow professionally within a strong culture of ownership. Employees enjoy a flexible, agile workplace and a comprehensive benefits suite covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings to support health and financial stability throughout their careers.
Work Environment
Field