Intermediate Hydrogeologist

WSP in the U.S.; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 68,500 - 89,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Intermediate Hydrogeologist for its offices in Redmond, WA or Portland, OR. The successful candidate will support the Environment, Remediation, and Water Team by conducting geologic investigations and collaborating with team members.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related field along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $68,500 to $89,500 is offered, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience as a Hydrogeologist.
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work in the field 20-40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field support for geologic investigations.
• Support in hydrogeologic data compilation and analysis.
• Collaborate with team members across multiple offices.

Skills

Technical field support

Verbal and written communication

Hydrogeologic testing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrogeology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Python

R

GIS software

AQTESOLV

Leapfrog

Job description

Job Description

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.

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 providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA 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.