Associate Geologist/Hydrogeologist

WSP USA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Experienced Geologist/Hydrogeologist for our Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR offices. You will interpret subsurface conditions, develop geologic models using Leapfrog Geo or Leapfrog Works, and contribute to environmental remediation and water projects.

The ideal candidate holds a geology/hydrology/engineering degree, has hands-on experience with geologic/hydrogeologic data, reporting, and model development, and can collaborate with the team while traveling as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year experience developing geologic models and site models with Leapfrog.
• Strong communication skills and English fluency.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation of subsurface conditions and develop conceptual geologic models using Leapfrog Geo or Leapfrog Works by Seequent.
• Analysis and interpretation of geologic and hydrogeological data and preparation of reports.
• Providing technical support for geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing technical expertise, being responsive and providing quality and cost targeted consulting services.
• Performing business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation.
• Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within WSP; and
• Work closely with other members of the WSP Site Investigation and Remediation Team as well as the wider WSP technical community around the world in a collaborative environment
• 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.

Skills

Geology

Hydrogeology

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. in Geology or related field

Tools

Leapfrog Geo

Leapfrog Works

GIS software

Python

R

VBA

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Experienced Geologist / Hydrogeologist for our Redmond, WA, Seattle, WA, or Portland, OR offices. Be involved in projects with our Environment, Remediation, and Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide interpretation of subsurface conditions and develop conceptual geologic models using Leapfrog Geo or Leapfrog Works by Seequent;
• Analysis and interpretation of geologic and hydrogeological data and preparation of reports;
• Providing technical support for geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models;
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing technical expertise, being responsive and providing quality and cost targeted consulting services
• Performing (either in a lead or supporting role) business development activities, including client contact/presentations, proposal writing, and professional society participation;
• Serving as an internal technical resource to provide guidance/review to help ensure technical quality within WSP; and
• Work closely with other members of the WSP Site Investigation and Remediation Team as well as the wider WSP technical community around the world in a collaborative environment
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrology, or Engineering;
• Minimum of one-year of experience developing geologic models and conceptual site models using Leapfrog Geo or Leapfrog Works by Seequent;
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience; preferably in a consulting practice.
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical geology and hydrogeology;
• Proficiency and familiarity with soil and rock logging procedures;
• Practical experience with physical geology/hydrogeology including groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, and hydraulic conductivity testing;
• Familiarity with conceptual site model development;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (including making presentations, leading discussions; technical documentation, proposal/report writing, etc.), including English fluency;
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel;
• Excellent work ethic with strong organization and time management skills;
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening;
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team; and
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG);
• Post-graduate degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or related discipline;
• Familiarity with geophysical methods and interpretation of geophysical data;
• Experience working with GIS-type software, digital databases, and visualization software; and
• Programming experience including Python, R, and VBA.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $80,169 - $84,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.