Early Career Geologist
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Conduct subsurface site investigations including drilling, soil classification, well installation, and rock coring. Perform environmental sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, and air, then tabulate and evaluate data to write reports and small proposals. Execute Phase I Environmental Site Assessments while overseeing subcontractors and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Complete assigned training and adhere to safety protocols, including HAZWOPER certification and respirator requirements. Work flexible schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek, with occasional travel. Join the Earth & Environment Team at WSP's Kansas City office to solve client challenges.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Geology, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of experience working as a Geologist in the environmental field.
- project and client management experience in subsurface site characterization, analytical data evaluation, remediation planning, environmental regulations, writing reports and small proposals, and performance of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments.
- Excellent verbal and strong writing and organizational skills combined with leadership ability, a positive attitude, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
- Ability to routinely write letters and regulatory reports with some assistance from senior professionals.
- Ability to independently tabulate, evaluate, and draw conclusions from assessment data generated from field investigations and Phase I environmental site assessments.
- Strong computer skills including use of Word and Excel to create letters, reports and tables.
- 40 Hour OSHA health and safety training.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal 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.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Desired Qualifications
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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