Associate Geologist - WSP : Job Details

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 Geologist for our Albany, NY 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

* Working in interdisciplinary teams of scientists, engineers and other professionals to support WSP's site assessment and remediation practices.

* Perform 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 and assist with completing environmental reports for assigned projects.

* Collect data in complex field situations with supervision and document field activities

* Perform other field exploration, inspection, testing, and analyses using equipment and instrumentation

* Providing input for scope of work for remedial investigations, site assessments, and remedial design programs.

* Provide input in developing conceptual site models.

* Prepare components of site investigation reporting including work plans, data summaries, calculations, tables, figures, charts, drawings and report text

* Assist Project Managers and project teams, ensuring effective client communication and relations

* Organize field work, assign tasks, and work with other staff specialists and technicians to complete assignments

* Follow company safety policies and procedures, site safety standards, and permit requirements

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* BS or BA in Geology, Environmental Science or Engineering, or closely related technical field.

* 1 to 3 year of experience working as an environmental professional

* 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)

* Experience with CERCLA and RCRA-based investigations.

* Strong writing skills

* Effective verbal communication skills

* Must have personal transportation

* Physical Demands: Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking

* Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions, including heat and cold

* Ability to lift 50 pounds

* Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical/ Fit for Duty Exam

* Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening

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