Early Career Geologist

WSP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geologist to support our San Francisco, San Jose, or Oakland offices. The role covers on-site characterization, groundwater monitoring, and remediation project support with supervision from project managers. Travel to field sites is expected about 25–50% of the time.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Geology or related field, 0–1 years of experience, and strong written/spoken communication. OSHA HAZWOPER certification or the ability to obtain is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or related field.
• 0 to 1 year of related work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine field activities for environmental site investigations and remediation projects (soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, surface water).
• Maintains QA/QC procedures to ensure data integrity and documentation.
• Generate field documentation using electronic data collection systems and project records.
• Assist with writing technical memoranda, field reports, and data summaries.
• Support environmental investigations, contaminant characterization, and remediation efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Geology

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Environmental data tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is searching for an Early Career Geologist to support our San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA or Oakland, CA office.

As an Entry Level Geologist, you will work with multi-disciplinary teams on site characterization and remediation projects including hydrogeologic and environmental data collection; routine groundwater monitoring programs; remedial investigations and feasibility study analyses (e.g. soil characterization to delineate environmental excavations or pilot testing to inform in-situ remediation design); and data evaluation and management. These tasks include both technical writing and analysis. This position requires travel to field assignments about 25-50% of the time. All work performed within this position will be under the close supervision of the project manager or more senior personnel.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, perform routine field activities associated with environmental site investigations and remediation projects, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and surface water sampling, drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and remediation system support.
• Maintainquality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure accurate sample collection, documentation, and data integrity.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise field documentation using electronic data collection systems, field logs, and project records.
• Comply with all health, safety, and site-specific requirements, including sample handling protocols, chain-of-custody procedures, equipment decontamination, and environmental regulations.
• Support the preparation of technical memoranda, field reports, and environmental data summaries.
• Utilize current technologies and industry best practices to support environmental investigations, contaminant characterization, and remediation efforts.
• Complete required training and certifications necessary to support field and project assignments.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of related work experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office applications, and environmental data management tools.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varying weather and site conditions and work schedules conducive to project requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as required to support project needs.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Ability to pursue Professional Geologist registration in California.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mater's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
• Previous internship, coursework, or experience related to environmental site investigations, remediation, due diligence, or contaminated site management.
• Experience with groundwater monitoring, drilling oversight, remediation system operations, or environmental data evaluation.
• Active participation in professional organizations related to geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, or remediation.

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: $63,000 - $78,700

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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