Geologist/Engineering Geologist

WSP • New York, NY

1d • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full Time Geologist / Engineering
Geologist with 3+ years experience for our New York, NY office.
From this
location, our Geotechnical and Tunnelling team provides engineering and
geological services for projects located throughout the United States.

This junior level position offers an opportunity to join a fast-paced team
looking to enhance their geological field team working on subsurface
investigations throughout the country as well as office related work, including
but not limited to, assisting the Project Geologist with Subsurface
Investigation Program preparation, geologic profiles, Geotechnical Data Reports,
Geotechnical Baseline Reports, Geotechnical Interpretive Reports. Work may
require up to 75 percent of the time spent in the field.

The selected candidate must be comfortable working in the field, independently
or with a team; supervising subcontractors; logging and classifying soil and
rock for subsurface investigation programs in addition to working in an office
environment, analyzing the geologic field data collected, laboratory data and/or
historical data.

Be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and
solves their challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Engineering Geology
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geologist.
• Computer skill's and experience with industry standard commercial computer software including Microsoft Office, Bentley gINT, Openground, etc.
• Excellent verbal skills with strong writing and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, enthusiasm, and resourcefulness.
• Understanding the importance of health & safety as a top priority.

Nice To Haves

• Industry standard commercial computer software including RocScience SWedge, Unwedge, ArcGIS, Bentley gINT, Openground, Leapfrog, DIPS, GIS data presentation and modeling software, etc.
• Classwork including Structural Geology, Petrology, Hydrogeology, Stratigraphy, Engineering Geology and Geomorphology,
• Desire to work toward and obtain a New York Professional Geologist Licensure,
• Expereince with soil logging techniques using the modified Burmister classification system and ISRM rock logging techniques for tunnelling projects,
• 10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training

Responsibilities

• Assist and contribute to technical reports, i.e. geotechnical data reports, geological interpretive reports, geotechnical baseline reports, geologic profiles, technical memorandums; including compiling field and laboratory data.
• Work in the field and office environment safely and efficiently; fieldwork will take place during all seasons and weather conditions, must be able to adapt to all field conditions, to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assitance and operate a motor vehicle.
• Participate in a range of field activities; perform geotechnical subsurface investigations, tasks will include but are not limited to soil classification and rock logging; oversight of soil and rock permeability tests, slug tests, hydraulic stress tests, instrumentation installation (i.e. observation wells, vibrating wire piezometers, multi-point extensometers, inclinometers, etc.); and drilling subcontractor and geophysical subcontractor oversight and coordination.
• Accurately document (i.e. field forms, logs, daily reports, field notes) daily site activities; Strong verbal communication to convey site conditions, activities accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Local and national travel, for short- and long-term assignments

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.
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees