Associate Geologist - Site Investigation and Remediation

WSP Global Inc.; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Geologist, where you will leverage your environmental consulting expertise to tackle diverse projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to investigate and remediate environmental challenges, ensuring compliance with regulations. This role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment. Your contributions will play a vital role in promoting sustainable practices and protecting natural landscapes. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to grow professionally, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off for Bereavement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of environmental consulting experience required.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct soil and groundwater investigations and remediation.
• Support technical reports and plans in a consulting environment.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Writing

Environmental Consulting

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Geology

Master's Degree in Geology (preferred)

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Associate Geologist with 1 or more years consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have offices in Portland, OR and Redmond, WA.

WSP’s Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team offers environmental remediation and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations are local, regional, and nationwide. We have in-house experts in chemistry, risk assessment, data management, graphics/GIS, engineering, and industrial hygiene who support projects in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.

Your Impact

• Help solve problems and document solutions, express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication, and support technical reports, plans, and calculations in a consulting environment.
• Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater investigations and remediation systems; chemical fate and transport assessment; hazardous waste management; permitting; and site planning.
• Be a member of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients.
• Perform technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate.
• Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations.
• This position provides opportunity for career growth over time, and the ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to help grow our environmental consulting business.
• 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

• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
• Minimum 1 or more years post-education environmental consulting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consistent and highly accurate project work
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
• Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
• Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $69,600 - $87,300

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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