Intermediate Hydrogeologist

WSP • Redmond, WA

11h

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Intermediate Hydrogeologist for our Redmond, WA or Tigard, OR offices or other location in the Pacific Northwest. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, or Geology, Geosciences with a specialization in hydrogeology through course work, 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; and
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

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