Geologist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geologist in our Pittsburgh, PA office. The work will primarily consist of the practice of geology and/or hydrogeology for safety related subsurface investigations in support of new nuclear power plants. You will serve as a technical professional for in-depth investigations of the geologic profile and aquifers. Responsible for SME innovation and administration; ensuring corporate compliance with all Local, State, and Federal environmental and safety regulations; and providing direction to address current and future environmental challenges in a rapidly changing and complex business climate.

Your Impact

• Work with project teams on geotechnical and geological engineering projects that involve field observations, data evaluation, and office work.
• Conduct field assignments, such as site mapping, drilling supervision, borehole logging, test pit logging, site reconnaissance, aquifer testing, and construction quality assurance (CQA) monitoring.
• Perform geologic desktop review of LiDAR mapping and field reconnaissance for the identification of geologic hazards using desktop and field-based data collection applications.
• Contribute to geotechnical data and recommendation reports, with senior technical advice and review. This includes compiling and assisting with evaluation of field investigation data; performing calculations; modeling and tabulating the results; preparing geologic and geotechnical borehole logs, subsurface cross-sections, and groundwater interpretations; and writing reports, permit documents, and cost estimates.
• Local and national travel (up to 75% of the time) depending on project workload with possible opportunities for long-term assignments at project sites.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction. Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur out-of-town in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology, engineering geology, or related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, 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, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• 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.
• Occasional travel and ability to be comfortable in remote settings with a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• GIS experience.
• Experience with collecting field data and samples and using field-based data collection applications.
• Geologist in Training Certification.
• Prior position related to the degree of study and the specific geologic discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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