Intermediate Hydrogeologist

WSP; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 68,500 - 89,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist for their Redmond, WA or Portland, OR office. The role involves providing technical field support for hydrogeologic investigations and collaborating with various teams within WSP. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, along with 1 to 3 years of experience.

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and an expected salary range of $68,500 to $89,500, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of post-education experience working as a Hydrogeologist.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field support for hydrogeologic investigations.
• Analyze and compile hydrogeologic data.
• Collaborate with WSP teams in various locations.

Skills

Technical field support

Communication skills

Hydrogeologic data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology or related field

Post-graduate degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word/Excel

Python and/or R

GIS software

AQTESOLV

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Hydrogeologist for our Redmond, WA or Portland, OR office. You will be involved in projects primarily with our Environment, Remediation, and Water Team and other office teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Providing technical field support for a variety of geologic and hydrogeologic investigations and data collection, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, contaminated sites investigations
• Providing technical support in compilation and analysis of hydrogeologic data, and development of conceptual hydrogeological site models.
• Work closely with other members of the WSP teams in Redmond and other offices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, or Geology, Geosciences with a specialization in hydrogeology through coursework, undergraduate projects/thesis, or internship.
• 1 to 3 years of post-education experience working as a Hydrogeologist.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Desire to effectively communicate technical information to colleagues in a readily understood format.
• All candidates must have excellent and demonstrated verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong commitment to quality and timely delivery of services.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in the field 20-40% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-graduate degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Hydrogeology, Geology, Geosciences, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Geologist-in-Training (GIT)
• Strong all-around academic knowledge of physical hydrogeology and geology.
• Academic knowledge of water quality and geochemistry.
• Practical experience with physical hydrogeology including borehole logging, monitoring well installation, hydraulic conductivity testing, transducer deployment, and water quality and solids sampling.
• Strong computer skills including working with Python and/or R, GIS-type software, digital databases, aquifer test analysis software (AQTESOLV), and visualization software (Leapfrog).
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER 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): $68,500 - $89,500

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.