Field Geologist

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Field Geologist for our Kennesaw, Georgia office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Provides technical field services, assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental work processes, due diligence, site investigation, and remediation projects for clients in market sector.

Conducts geophysical surveys and performs analysis of geological data from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor). Assists project leadership with site assessment, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and assisting with their treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation. Assist in mentoring and training professionals with performing field investigation activities.

• Conduct environmental field activities such as soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Coordinate site investigation, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations.
• Assist with oversight of drilling subcontractors during sample collection, well installations, and well abandonment.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist project managers with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Support technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of experience working as a Geologist.
• Analytical skills, and proficient with geological research techniques and protocol.
• Able to perform or oversee equipment/tool performance, calibration, troubleshooting of malfunctions, and inventory control.
• Able to interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.
• Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.
• Experience writing groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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.
• Travel schedule and locations may vary but will be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Possess or able to obtain 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ).