Associate Geologist

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting with expertise in ESG, climate resiliency, and earth sciences. They are seeking an Associate Geologist to join their Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team, where the role involves working on multi-disciplinary environmental projects and providing consulting services to clients.

Responsibilities

• Help solve problems and document solutions, express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication, and support technical reports, plans, and calculations in a consulting environment
• Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, and stormwater investigations and remediation systems; chemical fate and transport assessment; hazardous waste management; permitting; and site planning
• Be a member of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients
• Perform technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate
• Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations
• 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

Skills

• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
• Minimum 1 Or More Years Post-education Environmental Consulting Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Consistent and highly accurate project work
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
• Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
• Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• 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 schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Ability to travel based on project-specific requirements
• Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Master's Degree is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• 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

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