Early Career Geologist

WSP • Village of Horseheads, NY

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Our Site Investigation and Remediation team is seeking a full-time Early Career Geologist to work out of our Horseheads, NY office. The successful candidate will provide local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of site investigation and remediation projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, investigation, design, concept development, and construction of site remediation, groundwater treatment, site restoration, and ongoing site management. The role involves generating accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project and ensuring responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year experience, including relevant internship experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Completed OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
• Practical use of modelling and/or visualization software.
• Experience with databases.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field level services during environmental remediation projects
• Work and communicate effectively within a team of geologists, engineers, and other scientists to collaboratively address environmental issues.
• Oversee and log the installation of soil boreholes and groundwater monitoring wells.
• Perform multimedia environmental sampling and interpret the results.
• Supervise subcontractors performing drilling, surveying, waste removal, etc.
• Prepare work plans for site investigation.
• Plan, implement, and analyze hydrogeologic investigations including slug and pump tests, and use appropriate processing software.
• Support report preparation including writing text, organizing and presenting data, and providing quality control for data.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees