Early Career Geologist

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geologist to join our Austin, TX SIR team
. This role is ideal for a geoscience professional who will thrive in a field-based work environment and is eager to build a career supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.

This is a field-forward role. Candidates with strong hands‑on experience - such as field camp, field‑intensive coursework, internships, or field‑based research - are strongly preferred. At WSP, we are driven by curiosity, powered by collaboration, and committed to delivering impactful environmental solutions. Our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team supports public and private sector clients by evaluating and managing environmental risk through site investigations, data analysis, and remediation support across Texas and beyond.

• Field Investigation (Primary Focus)
  • Soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil vapor sampling
  • Monitoring well installation oversight and development
  • Aquifer testing support (e.g., slug tests, pumping tests)
  • Detailed soil and lithologic logging
• Maintain accurate and defensible field documentation, including logs, chain‑of‑custody forms, and photo records.
• Employ contemporary analytical techniques to examine both organic and inorganic compounds, determining their constituent components.
• Coordinate with subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, laboratories) and adhere to site‑specific Health & Safety Plans (HASP).
• Participate in regular field assignments, requiring travel and work outdoors in variable Texas conditions.
• Data Management & Reporting
  • Compile and manage field and laboratory data in accordance with WSP standards.
  • Support preparation of technical deliverables, including:
    • Site investigation reports
    • Figures, tables, and maps
    • Boring logs and monitoring well construction documentation
  • Assist in data interpretation under direction of senior staff.
• Team & Project Support
  • Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and project managers to meet project quality and schedule objectives.
  • Assist with field preparation activities including equipment setup, calibration, and logistics planning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or a closely related field.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Strong interest in field‑based environmental consulting work.
• Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding field tasks (lifting equipment, extended walking/standing, outdoor work).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree (MS) in Geology or a related field highly preferred, particularly with:
  • Teaching Assistant (TA) and/or Research Assistant (RA) experience
  • Field‑based thesis or research (e.g., hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry, stratigraphy)
• Field camp completion or equivalent hands‑on field training (strongly preferred)
• Internship or prior experience in:
  • Environmental consulting
  • Drilling oversight and soil/rock logging
  • Remediation system monitoring and sampling
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., TCEQ, EPA) is a plus.
• Basic experience with GIS or data visualization tools is a plus.