Intermediate Geochemist

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and help solve client challenges focused on environmental geochemistry and CCRs.

This role supports geochemistry projects, conducts site characterizations, analyzes data, performs modeling, prepares reports, and communicates findings to clients. Travel may be required; a bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geochemistry and 1–3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Geochemist or related role.
• Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry.
• Experience with data management and statistical tools (Excel, Python, R).
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modeling codes such as PHREEQC.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for geochemical projects and data analyses.
• Conduct site characterizations and evaluate geochemical data sets.
• Perform geochemical modeling and natural attenuation evaluations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for client meetings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and ensure safety focus.
• Exercise ethical decision-making and manage project resources.

Skills

Geochemistry

Field geology

Data analysis

Geochemical modeling

Report writing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Tools

PHREEQC

Geochemist’s Workbench

MIN3P

Excel

Python

R

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

In this role, the selected candidate will support geochemistry projects with an emphasis on environmental geochemistry for projects related to coal combustion residuals (CCRs).

Your Impact

• Providing support for geochemical projects through conducting site characterizations, evaluations of geochemical data sets, performing natural attenuation evaluations, and developing alternate source demonstrations, primary for the CCR industry, but also for the mining and industrial sectors as needed.
• Conducting geochemical investigation and characterization studies associated with groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials
• Validating, management and analysis of geochemical data
• Conducting geochemical modeling
• Preparing reports and presentations and participating in client meetings under the supervision of senior colleagues
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus
• Working with multi-disciplinary teams to execute project work.
• 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, Geochemistry, or related field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geochemist or adjacent professional discipline
• Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry
• Strong background in field geology, including monitoring well installations, borehole logging, and groundwater collection for metals analysis
• Knowledge of geology, geochemistry, hydrochemistry, mineralogy, hydrology, and/or chemical hydrogeology with a strong quantitative background
• Experience with data manipulation and compilation, including experience with data management and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R)
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modeling using common codes (e.g., PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P, etc.)
• Experience producing written reports and presentations to convey technical information Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, and prioritization of responsibilities in a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work independently with supervision, as well as part of a team
• Occasional travel, including international, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a pre-employment physical (including drug screening) and criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate Degree
• Experience in field data collection
• Experience with data validation techniques for environmental data
• Experience in the CCR industry
• Understanding of laboratory analytical methods
• HAZWOPER 40hr Operations level qualified or recertification eligible

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 (Colorado only): $58,500 - $82,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.