Geologist

WSP in the U.S.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA, Inc. is seeking a mid-career geologist to plan and implement field investigations, write technical documents, and provide construction oversight. The role interfaces with clients and teams of engineers, geologists, and scientists on environmental assessments and remediation projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary field teams, ensure safety and quality, and travel to project sites as needed, contributing to site development and soil/groundwater remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• BS in Geology required.
• Ability to prepare design engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to lead technical/field teams on large projects.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead field investigations and manage multidisciplinary field teams.
• Prepare Sampling and Analysis Plans and Site Specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Oversee subcontractors for soil borings, monitoring wells, and geophysical work.
• Perform environmental sampling and geologic logging and data checks.
• Write daily observation reports and ensure compliance with project specs.

Skills

Geology

Field investigations

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Education

BS in Geology

MS in Geology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA, Inc is seeking an mid-career geologist to carry out the planning and implementation of field investigations. Additional responsibilities include preparation of technical documents and provide construction oversight. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. Overall, you will be working with teams of engineers, geologists and scientists on a wide variety of projects including environmental assessments, investigations and soil/groundwater remediation.

Key Responsibilities

• BS or MS degree in geology, environmental engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years experience conducting/leading field investigations.
• Assists with writing Sampling and Analysis Plans.
• Prepares Site Specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Leads multi-disciplinary field teams in safely executing requirements of sampling and analysis plans.
• Performs oversight of subcontractors advancing soil borings, installing monitoring wells, conducting geophysical investigations, as well as other field activities.
• Performs environmental sampling including low flow groundwater, sediment, surface water and soil vapor.
• Performs geologic logging.
• Performs analysis or calculations to check accuracy, applicability and reasonableness of testing data.
• Writes daily reports of observation.
• Monitors work procedures for compliance with project specifications.
• Interacts with client representative (supervisors, foremen, project managers, engineers, etc.) at project sites.
• Provides mentorship to others.
• Work within multidiscipline design teams on wide variety of civil and civil/environmental projects, including site development, infrastructure, landfills, stream restoration, soil and groundwater remediation.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• Interact with coworkers, clients, and prospective clients while conducting work in a professional and ethical manner.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and additional support tasks.
• Strong dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting company safety culture.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if/as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.
• 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• BS in Geology.
• Ability to prepare design engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Ability to lead technical/field teams on large projects.
• Can work in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Construction inspection/oversight experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Training.

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): $67,900 - $97,100

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