Hydrogeologist/Geologist - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.  As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Geologist/Hydrogeologist for our Kennesaw, GA 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. 

Your Impact

• Provide guidance with data collection efforts for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of soil, water, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.  
• Develop conceptual site models using relevant site-specific field data and data collected from publicly accessible sources. 
• Analyze literature data, laboratory samples, and other sources of information to uncover primary, secondary, and tertiary environmental impacts.
• Ensure regulatory requirement compliance pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Perform professional environmental science work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore mid- to larger-scale environmental problems.
• Assist senior staff with development and scoping of medium- to large-sized projects.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Communicate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, and environmental and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Remain current in latest environmental science subject matter and techniques.
• Actively engage in business development and proposal writing.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related scientific field.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing groundwater studies, fieldwork, and/or conceptual site model development.
• Performing both field and office work associated with hydrogeological investigations.
• Ability to work with, organize, and maintain large data sets.
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of data using geospatial software, such as ArcGIS, Surfer, Leapfrog, and/or EVS.
• Experience with hydrogeological modeling concepts, code (e.g., MODFLOW, MODPATH, MT3DMS, etc.) and pre- and post-processing software, such as Groundwater Vistas and Processing Modflow.
• Experience with State and Federal regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific environmental science position.
• Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with senior staff and provide support to project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC guidelines.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• On track to obtain professional license (PG or PE, if applicable).
• 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 work week.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid 

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