Early Career Geologist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geologist for our Chicago, Illinois office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Subsurface site investigations involving drilling, soil classification, well installation, and rock coring and logging;
• Soil, groundwater, surface water, and air sampling;
• Investigation-derived data tabulation and evaluation;
• Report writing.

Your Impact Subsurface site investigations involving drilling, soil classification, well installation, and rock coring and logging;Soil, groundwater, surface water, and air sampling;Investigation-derived data tabulation and evaluation; and report writing.This position will involve a mix of office and field work.Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.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.Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.Complete training on assigned tasks.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• B.S. in Geology, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of experience working as a Geologist in the environmental field.
• Qualified candidates will have project and client management experience in subsurface site characterization, analytical data evaluation, remediation planning, environmental regulations, writing reports and small proposals, and performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
• Excellent verbal and strong writing and organizational skills combined with leadership ability, a positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Ability to routinely write letters and regulatory reports with some assistance from senior professionals.
• Ability to independently tabulate, evaluate, and draw conclusions from assessment data generated from field investigations and Phase I environmental site assessments.
• Strong computer skills including use of Word and Excel to create letters, reports and tables.
• 40 Hour OSHA health and safety training.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Able to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Able 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.

Qualifications

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Office automation and communication software
• Technology and tools

Benefits

WSP 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.

Pay

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $50,400 -$75,600

Schedule

The schedule for this position will be determined based on project-specific requirements.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

Contact Information

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EEO Statement

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.