Intermediate Geochemist

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office to support environmental geochemistry projects, with emphasis on coal combustion residuals (CCRs).

The role involves data analysis, site characterizations, and geochemical modeling, working with the Earth & Environment Team. Travel may be required; strong analytical skills and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience as a Geochemist or related field.
• Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry.
• Field geology experience including groundwater sampling.
• Knowledge in geology, geochemistry, hydrochemistry, mineralogy, hydrology, or chemical hydrogeology with a quantitative background.
• Experience with data manipulation and statistics (Excel, Python, R).
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modeling codes (PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P).
• Ability to work independently or in a team; travel may be required.
• Eligible to work in the United States; valid driver’s license; pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Support geochemical projects, focusing on environmental geochemistry for CCR-related work.
• Conduct investigations related to groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials.
• Validate and manage geochemical data; perform modeling as needed.
• Prepare reports and presentations for client meetings under supervision.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to execute projects.
• Maintain a safety-first approach and ethical use of company resources.
• Perform additional duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Geochemistry

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geology/Geochemistry

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.
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.