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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 an Early Career Geologist for the Greensboro, NC location. This candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in projects across our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization with exciting and impactful projects helping our clients meet their environmental compliance and/or site investigation and remediation goals.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, perform routine field work related to soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, drilling oversight, and other assignments as designated.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.

• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.

• Conduct Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory documentation, and logbooks.

• Support preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, remedy, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination for internal review.

• 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, or closely related discipline.

• 0 - 1 years of environmental experience, with Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment, Site investigation and Remediation and report writing experience a plus.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as critical thinking skills, a must.

• Ability to understand applicable regulations, interpret analytical data and prepare technical reports.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team, to meet business objectives.

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.

• Must pass drug test, physical and background check and possess a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

• Will be routinely lifting equipment, installing soil borings with hand augers, and carrying laboratory sample coolers etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Professional certification track

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

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training

• Member of and/or active participant in local professional practice organizations

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