Junior Geologist: Field Investigations & Remediation

WSP in the U.S.; San Francisco (CA); Vor Ort; USD 63.000 - 79.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement, voting time

Zusammenfassung

WSP USA is seeking an Entry Level Geologist to join our San Francisco Bay Area offices (SF, SJ, Oakland). You will work with multidisciplinary teams on site characterization, groundwater monitoring, and remediation projects, with travel 25-50%.

Under supervision, you will collect data, perform fieldwork, and contribute to technical memos and reports, gaining hands-on experience while developing professional registration toward California PG.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of related work experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.

Aufgaben

• Under general supervision, perform routine field activities associated with environmental site investigations and remediation projects, including soil, groundwater, soil vapor, sediment, and surface water sampling, drilling oversight, monitoring well installation, and remediation system support.
• Maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure accurate sample collection, documentation, and data integrity.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise field documentation using electronic data collection systems, field logs, and project records.
• Comply with all health, safety, and site-specific requirements, including sample handling protocols, chain-of-custody procedures, equipment decontamination, and environmental regulations.
• Support the preparation of technical memoranda, field reports, and environmental data summaries.
• Utilize current technologies and industry best practices to support environmental investigations, contaminant characterization, and remediation efforts.
• Complete required training and certifications necessary to support field and project assignments.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and conduct while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Research skills

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science or a closely related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Environmental data management tools

Jobbeschreibung

WSP USA is seeking an Entry Level Geologist to join our San Francisco Bay Area offices (SF, SJ, Oakland). You will work with multidisciplinary teams on site characterization, groundwater monitoring, and remediation projects, with travel 25-50%.

Under supervision, you will collect data, perform fieldwork, and contribute to technical memos and reports, gaining hands-on experience while developing professional registration toward California PG.