Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Early Career Geologist
Collect and analyze environmental/geologic data, conduct field sampling, ensure safety.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Early Career Geologist position is based in Richmond, VA, and supports the collection, identification, and compilation of environmental and geological data from soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air/vapor media. The role contributes to minimizing human impacts on environmental systems and ensures deliverables meet or exceed industry quality standards. Under general supervision, the geologist will perform routine field work such as soil, gas, groundwater, and stormwater sampling, as well as drilling and well installation. Responsibilities include maintaining quality control, generating accurate documentation in electronic systems and field notebooks, and complying with safety and site‑specific procedures. The employee will also utilize modern analytical technologies, complete required training, and uphold ethical decision‑making in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct. • Conduct soil, groundwater, stormwater, and gas sampling, as well as drilling and well installation. • Maintain quality control procedures to ensure accurate measurements. • Document field data using electronic systems and site notebooks. • Follow safety guidelines, sample collection protocols, and maintain logbooks. • Apply latest analytical techniques to assess organic and inorganic compounds. • Complete assigned training and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸soil sampling
- ▸groundwater sampling
- ▸drilling installation
- ▸quality control
- ▸data documentation
- ▸analytical testing
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related discipline and have 0–1 years of post‑education experience. Required skills include strong research and analytical abilities, familiarity with hazardous substance reduction, knowledge of environmental regulations and record‑keeping, and effective interpersonal communication for both scientific and non‑scientific audiences. Additional expectations are self‑leadership, attention to detail, ability to multitask, basic technical writing, proficiency with office software, and a proven safety record. Preferred qualifications include active participation in professional organizations, experience with ArcGIS, gINT, or OpenGround Cloud, and completion of a 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training. WSP USA offers a flexible workplace, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement), and a commitment to equal opportunity employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license, and be willing to travel up to 50% of the time depending on project needs. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field. • Demonstrate strong research, analytical, and communication skills. • Familiarity with environmental regulations, hazardous substance reduction, and record‑keeping. • Proficient in technical writing, office software, and basic GIS/groundwater tools. • Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team. • Travel up to 50% of the time and possess a valid driver’s license. • Preferred: membership in professional societies, experience with ArcGIS/gINT/OpenGround Cloud, and 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor’s
- ▸gis tools
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸research
- ▸communication
- ▸teamwork
Work Environment
Field