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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 seeking an Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist for our Tallahassee, FL office with a scientific background to support our growing environmental assessment and remediation practice.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
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 seeking an Early Career Geologist/ Environmental Scientist for our Tallahassee, FL office with a scientific background to support our growing environmental assessment and remediation practice.
Your Impact
- This position will support the project geologist, Environmental Scientist or engineer on a variety of assessment and remediation field tasks
- Installing and logging soil borings, collection of soil, groundwater, vapor, sediment and surface water samples, and assisting with the completion of aquifer testing
- Operation of construction equipment for installation of soil and groundwater remediation systems and excavation of contaminated soil
- Troubleshooting and maintaining of remediation equipment for compliance with performance specifications and collection of data from soil and groundwater remediation systems
- Perform other field related activities as assigned by the Project Manager
- Approximately 55% overnight travel
Required Qualifications
- BS degree in geology, environmental science, or environmental technology preferred
- 0-1 years of relevant work experience
- Ability to write and prepare sections of reports or entire technical reports is a plus
- Frequent travel is expected with ability to properly maintain project field documentation and communicate in field with Project Manager
- Able to work as part of a team as well as independently, under minimal supervision
- Ensure compliance with strict safety guidelines
- Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required; May include weekend work
- Must pass drug test, physical and background check and possess a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
- OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification preferred
- Will be routinely lifting equipment, installing soil borings with hand augers, and carrying laboratory sample coolers; It is anticipated that this equipment/materials may weigh up to 100 pounds
