Field Geologist - Early Career (On-Call)

WSP; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

WSP in El Paso, TX is seeking an on-call/part-time Early Career Geologist to support field investigations and remediation projects. The role emphasizes field-based work, data collection, and collaboration with senior staff in a dynamic SIR team.

Ideal candidates have field camp or field coursework experience and are eager to build a career in environmental investigation, with travel possibility within Texas and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or closely related field.
• Strong interest in field-based environmental consulting work.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding field tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support environmental fieldwork including soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil vapor sampling.
• Maintain accurate field documentation (logs, chain-of-custody, photo records).
• Coordinate with subcontractors and adhere to site HASP.
• Compile and manage field and laboratory data per WSP standards.
• Assist with site investigation reports, figures, tables, maps, boring logs, and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and project managers to meet quality/schedule objectives.

Skills

Field-based interest

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology

MS in Geology preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

GIS

Data visualization tools

Job description

WSP in El Paso, TX is seeking an on-call/part-time Early Career Geologist to support field investigations and remediation projects. The role emphasizes field-based work, data collection, and collaboration with senior staff in a dynamic SIR team.

Ideal candidates have field camp or field coursework experience and are eager to build a career in environmental investigation, with travel possibility within Texas and beyond.