Associate Geologist

WSP in the U.S.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 80,169 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off including sick leave and vacations

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Associate Geologist to join the Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team in Redmond, WA. This role focuses on environmental remediation for various clients and values 1 to 3 years of relevant consulting experience.

The ideal candidate should possess a B.S. or higher in Geology, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency in technical writing and MS Office. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Experience with sampling, drilling oversight, and compliance projects.
• Knowledge of workplace safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform investigations for soil, groundwater, and stormwater.
• Develop reports and communicate findings.
• Support site remediation planning and hazardous waste management.

Skills

Fieldwork and data evaluation

Technical writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

WSP is seeking an Associate Geologist with 1 to 3 years of consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team in Redmond, WA. The role focuses on environmental remediation and related services for industrial, commercial, and government clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork and data evaluation for soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater investigations
• Develop technical reports, plans, and calculations under guidance of senior reviewers
• Support site remediation planning, chemical fate and transport assessment, hazardous waste management, permitting, and site planning
• Document solutions and communicate findings through technical writing and verbal presentations
• Participate in multidisciplinary project teams, managing multiple tasks within project deadlines
• Adhere to federal, Oregon, and Washington regulations and WSP’s Code of Conduct

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
• Minimum 1 year post‑education environmental consulting experience
• Experience supporting sampling, drilling oversight, site assessment, remediation, and/or compliance projects
• Proficiency in preparing tables, figures, boring logs, and technical summaries for reports
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately within deadlines
• Effective organizational skills and ability to work independently in field and office environments
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of workplace safety policies and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Oregon and/or Washington environmental regulatory programs
• Geologist‑in‑Training professional registration in Washington (if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist is preferred)
• Master’s Degree
• 40‑hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and other time off including bereavement and voting

Compensation

Expected salary (all locations): $80,169 – $94,000. Compensation range is based on education, experience, and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity and Work Authorization

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.