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.

** Your Impact*
* +  
** Field Investigation (Primary Focus)*
* + Perform and support environmental fieldwork, including:

+ 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.

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** 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.

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** 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.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree n 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.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + 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.

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