Early Career Geologist

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Early Career Geologist to join our team in Redmond, WA. As an Early Career Geologist, you will play a crucial role in supporting site investigation and remediation projects for industrial, commercial, government, and infrastructure clients.

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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• The ability to obtain professional licensure (GIT and/or PG).
• At least two 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 40 pounds on a regular basis during the course of field work.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company to travel locally or regionally for 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, technology, and tools.
• 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 and 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 as dictated by project demands, which could be as much as 75% of the time and to periodically adjust personal schedules to meet project needs.
• The selected candidate must have the 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 / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy.