Early Career Geologist

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Geologist for our Savannah, GA office to support site investigation and remediation projects for industrial, commercial, government, and infrastructure clients.

About the role

This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented professional interested in hands-on field work, environmental data collection, regulatory compliance, and technical reporting. The successful candidate will collaborate with project managers, engineers, geologists, and senior environmental professionals to evaluate site conditions, assess environmental impacts, and support practical remediation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, site reconnaissance, and environmental due diligence activities.
• Conduct field investigations, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapor, and air sampling.
• Support installation, development, and sampling of monitoring wells and other environmental investigation points.
• Document field activities through detailed field notes, photographs, sample logs, chain-of-custody records, and daily reports.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, laboratories, drillers, and internal project teams to support safe and efficient field execution.
• Assist with data review, interpretation of analytical results, preparation of tables and figures, and development of technical reports.
• Support remediation activities, including excavation oversight, groundwater monitoring, remedial system operation and maintenance, and confirmation sampling.
• Follow company and client health and safety requirements, including preparation for field work and participation in job safety briefings.
• Maintain equipment, manage supplies, and support project logistics for field assignments.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality environmental consulting services.
• Undertake project-based travel and site work, both within the United States and internationally, as dictated by business and client needs.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• Ability to obtain professional licensure (GIT and/or PG).
• 0 to 1 years of relevant experience in environmental consulting, field investigation, remediation, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in site investigation, environmental sampling, remediation, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to perform field work in varying weather conditions and site environments.
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and maintain field testing and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to lift and transport a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis during field work.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for local or regional field assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail in documentation and reporting.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and communication software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safe work practices and a proactive safety mindset.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Willingness to travel for field work, potentially up to 75% of the time, and adjust personal schedules to meet project needs.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy, including potential random tests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Experience performing soil and rock logging.
• Experience performing soil, sediment, soil gas, and/or groundwater sampling.
• Familiarity with various drilling techniques and experience with installation of groundwater monitoring and/or remediation wells.
• Experience with software such as AutoCAD, ArcGIS, EQuIS, OpenGround, Rockworks, EVS, and/or Leapfrog.
• Experience with groundwater and plume modeling software, such as Surfer, MODFLOW, MODPATH, and/or MT3DMS, and associated interface/processing packages like Groundwater Vistas.
• Membership and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career.