Associate Geologist Consultant - Costa Mesa, United States - WSP

WSP

Verified Company

Costa Mesa, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is searching for an Associate Geologist Consultant for the Orange County business area The position is to be based in the Costa Mesa office.

This person will provide local technical assistance for the collection, identification, and compiling of environmental and geological data from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor).

Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

Under general supervision, perform field work following WSP's training program, including subcontractor management, logging soil borings, overseeing groundwater monitoring well installations, and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment samples, as well as documenting field activities
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
Comply with safety guidelines and sitespecific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory documentation, and logbooks.
Set up field projects, including permitting; hiring subcontractors; coordinating with staff, laboratories, and subcontractors; and obtaining necessary equipment
Draft portions of reports documenting field and other efforts
Assist the Project Manager and team in ensuring effective client and regulatory agency communication and relations
Follow company safety standards, site safety standards and provides all required permitting
Willingness to travel to project sites throughout California and the West Coast
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decisionmaking regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's
Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline
1 to 3 years related work experience
Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day when necessary for project success
Must pass drug test, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record
Must have a valid, current Driver's License
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and nonscientific audience.
Proficient selfleadership with attention to detail, multitasking, 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.
Ability to uphold workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to projectspecific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Travel may be required depending on projectspecific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
Coursework in sedimentation/stratigraphy, hydrogeology, and chemistry
MS degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or other related technical field
40hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification
Geologist in Training in the State of California

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

Expected Salary:
$68,900 - $95,000

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.

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