Early Career Geochemist

About the Role

The selected candidate will support hydrogeochemistry‑related projects with an emphasis on environmental hydrogeochemistry for the mining industry, and will also contribute to projects in the oil and gas, power, and solid waste sectors. Responsibilities include providing support for permitting, baseline studies, operational activities, and reclamation or remediation; conducting investigations of groundwater, surface water, wastes and geological materials; validating, managing and analysing hydrogeochemical data; performing hydrogeochemical modeling; preparing reports and presentations and attending client meetings; maintaining a safety‑first focus; collaborating with cross‑functional teams; and following WSP’s Code of Conduct while performing any additional tasks required by the business. • Support hydrogeochemical projects (permitting, baseline, operational, reclamation/remediation) for mining and other sectors • Conduct investigations of groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials • Validate, manage, and analyze hydrogeochemical data • Perform hydrogeochemical modeling using tools such as PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P • Prepare reports and presentations and participate in client meetings • Maintain a safety‑first focus and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to execute project work

Key Responsibilities

• ▸hydrogeochemical modeling
• ▸data analysis
• ▸groundwater investigation
• ▸report preparation
• ▸client meetings
• ▸safety focus

What You Bring

WSP is initiating a search for an enthusiastic, self‑motivated early‑career Geochemist to join its Earth & Environment team. Positions are available in Lakewood, CO, as well as Seattle, WA and Redmond, WA. The role offers the chance to work on projects that meet client objectives and solve their challenges. Required qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in geology, geochemistry or a related field, 0‑1 years of experience, strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry or low‑temperature geochemistry, and knowledge of geology, hydrochemistry, mineralogy, hydrology or chemical hydrogeology with a quantitative background. Candidates must be proficient in data manipulation and statistical tools such as Excel, Python or R, and experienced with water‑quality and geochemical modeling codes like PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench or MIN3P. Strong written communication, self‑leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are also required, along with eligibility to work permanently in the United States, a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass pre‑employment screenings. Preferred qualifications include a graduate degree, field data‑collection experience, expertise in data validation techniques for environmental data, and specialized knowledge in areas such as isotope geochemistry, organic contaminants, microbially‑mediated degradation processes or coal combustion residue chemistry, as well as an understanding of laboratory analytical methods. • Bachelor’s degree in geology, geochemistry, or related field; 0‑1 year experience • Proficient in data manipulation and statistical tools (Excel, Python, R) • Knowledge of aqueous chemistry, low‑temperature geochemistry, and quantitative hydrogeology • Experience producing technical reports and presentations • Eligible to work in the U.S., possess a valid driver’s license, and pass pre‑employment screenings • Preferred: graduate degree, field data collection, specialized geochemistry (e.g., isotopes, organic contaminants), and lab analytical methods

Requirements

• ▸geology degree
• ▸python
• ▸excel
• ▸aqueous chemistry
• ▸phreeqc
• ▸field data

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite that covers medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting and naturalization proceedings. The expected salary range for all locations is $50,400 to $75,600, with a specific range of $50,400 to $70,900 for Colorado. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, internal equity and geographic location.

Work Environment

Field