Associate Geologist

WSP • Tigard, OR

12h • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Associate Geologist with 1 or more years consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team in our Tigard, OR office. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance. WSP’s Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team offers environmental remediation and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations are local, regional, and nationwide. We have in-house experts in chemistry, risk assessment, data management, graphics/GIS, engineering, and industrial hygiene who support projects in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
• Minimum 1 or more years post-education environmental consulting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consistent and highly accurate project work
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
• Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
• Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to travel based on project-specific requirements

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Master’s Degree is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Responsibilities

• Help solve problems and document solutions, express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication, and support technical reports, plans, and calculations in a consulting environment.
• Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater investigations and remediation systems; chemical fate and transport assessment; hazardous waste management; permitting; and site planning.
• Be a member of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients.
• Perform technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate.
• Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations.
• 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.

Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level