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 seeking an Early Career Geologist for our growing Madison, Wisconsin office with an anticipated start date of March 2025. We seek candidates who are interested and knowledgeable in environmental characterization and remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and sediments. We seek individuals who enjoy working in a highly collaborative, supportive team with regular mentoring. While this position is at the entry-level, we have a good track record of providing meaningful growth and advancement opportunities for new hires.

Your Impact

• Learn to identify potential environmental concerns at a client property from desktop review of a variety of information sources and a site reconnaissance in support of an ASTM Practice E 1227-21.

• Become knowledgeable in various environmental drilling, monitoring well and vapor point installation, and field sampling and testing procedures for various environmental media in varied geologic settings.

• Coordinate field activities and schedules with property owners, subcontractors, laboratories, and oversee various contractors while conducting site investigation and remediation work on client properties.

• Assist in the evaluation and interpretation of hydrogeologic and chemical data, and in the preparation of project plans and technical reports.

• Work in a variety of locations across the United States during field assignments that often require multiple overnight stays within the project locale. The position may entail approximately 50% field work and 50% office work

• Participate in training events, project meetings, and engineering team meetings.

• Work and travel safely, follow company and site safety standards, maintain training certificates.

• Learn and practice company codes for ethics and business conduct.

• Develop and maintain vendor and other professional contacts.

• Obtain and maintain professional memberships, licenses, and certifications.

• Some fieldwork may require working with hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions.

• Grow as a consultant, demonstrating ability to manage multiple projects at one time while building successful client relationships.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology.

• 0 to 1 years of experience in an environmental consulting or related practice.

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated academic performance in basic and applied sciences, with interest in interdisciplinary applications.

• Familiarity with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products.

• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the WSP's driving policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or PhD in Environmental Science, Geology or Hydrogeology.

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training in accordance with 29CFR 1910.120.

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.