Entry-Level Career Geologist/Scientist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry-Level Career Geologist/Scientist for our Louisville, KY office. Be a part of our growing Earth & Environment team conducting field investigation projects that meet client objectives by solving challenging problems. Provide support to technical staff and project managers for due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects.

Responsibilities

• Collect environmental samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor)
• Assist with asbestos surveys
• Generate accurate and concise documentation regarding field conditions
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered, and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards
• Assist with collecting, extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
• Review, integrate, collect data, and perform quality control for geologic, hydrogeologic, and other databases
• Write technical reports summarizing research with procedures, findings, and conclusions for due diligence and site investigation field work including Phase I and II ESAs
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, and field/work site logbooks
• Aid in maintaining and calibrating equipment and tools, troubleshooting or reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities
• Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental risk identification and assessment, mitigation activities, and remediation projects
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work
• Aid in preparing work plans and coordinating field work permitting
• 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

Requirements

• BS or BA in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science or Environmental Science
• 0 to 1 years of experience
• Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• 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
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training

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.

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Contact Us

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to [job title]@wsp.com. We look forward to hearing from you!