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 our Pittsburgh-area office located in Wexford, Pennsylvania. From this location, our team of geo professionals provides services to clients in the oil & gas, transportation, mining, and other industrial sectors, primarily in the Appalachian Basin. This entry-level position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on geological, civil, and geotechnical engineering projects. The work entails a variety of office-related and outdoor “hands-on” activities, with a need to carefully follow instructions, document activities, solve problems, and provide proactive communication.
We are seeking a geologist with an interest in geohazard identification and mitigation, field mapping, and soil/rock logging. The selected candidate must be comfortable with the use of technology in the practice of geology and working in the field with project teams to support geologic and geotechnical field assessments and subsurface investigations. This position will include opportunities on a variety of projects such as linear alignments for pipelines, transportation corridors, and infrastructure siting. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated education or field experience in geomorphology, geohazards, and geology of the Appalachian Basin. As part of a global company, the selected candidate may have the opportunity to work on field assignments beyond the Appalachian Basin.
Your Impact
- Work with project teams on geohazard assessment and geotechnical/geological engineering projects that involve field activities, site observations, data evaluation, and desktop assessments
- Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur out-of-town in all seasonal weather conditions, while using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company
- Perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards using field-based data collection applications
- Conduct subsurface field exploration tasks including observation and documentation of test pit explorations, dynamic cone penetrometor testing, and support of drilling activities for the installation of geotechnical instrumentation
- Collect a range of field data, including from groundwater and slope monitoring instrumentation; interpret subsurface conditions, and prepare exploration field notes
- Perform data compilation, prepare borehole (and other) logs, conduct GIS data analysis and management, research site geology, and other related duties to support project teams and report preparation
- Local and national travel (up to 70% of the time) with possible opportunities for long-term assignments at project sites
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering geology, or related field
- 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
- Computer skills and experience with industry standard commercial computer software including -Microsoft Office and basic data management applications
- Detail oriented with strong verbal and writing skills with a positive attitude as well as the ability to work both independently and on teams
- Familiar with geologic field skills such as field mapping and identification of geologic hazards
- Ability to be comfortable in remote settings and a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in geology, engineering geology, or related field
- Competence in understanding geomorphology, surface processesg, geohazards, and geology of the Appalachian Basin.
- Experience or education using GIS and remote sensing data (e.g., Lidar and aerial imagery) to identify geologic hazards using remote sensing data
- Experience or education with collecting field data and samples, and using field-based data collection applications
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
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