Early Career Geologist

WSP

Location: Austin, Texas, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Microsoft Office

About the role

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Early Career Geologist to join our Austin, TX SIR team. This role is ideal for a geoscience professional who will thrive in a field-based work environment and is eager to build a career supporting environmental investigation and remediation projects.

This is a field-forward role. Candidates with strong hands-on experience - such as field camp, field-intensive coursework, internships, or field-based research - are strongly preferred.

At WSP, we are driven by curiosity, powered by collaboration, and committed to delivering impactful environmental solutions. Our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team supports public and private sector clients by evaluating and managing environmental risk through site investigations, data analysis, and remediation support across Texas and beyond.

Your Impact

Field Investigation (Primary Focus)
Perform and support environmental fieldwork, including:
- Soil, groundwater, sediment, and soil vapor sampling
- Monitoring well installation oversight and development
- Aquifer testing support (e.g., slug tests, pumping tests)
- Detailed soil and lithologic logging
Maintain accurate and defensible field documentation, including logs, chain-of-custody forms, and photo records.
Employ contemporary analytical techniques to examine both organic and inorganic compounds, determining their constituent components.
Coordinate with subcontractors (drillers, surveyors, laboratories) and adhere to site-specific Health & Safety Plans (HASP).
Participate in regular field assignments, requiring travel and work outdoors in variable Texas conditions.
Data Management & Reporting
Compile and manage field and laboratory data in accordance with WSP standards.
Support preparation of technical deliverables, including:
- Site investigation reports
- Figures, tables, and maps
- Boring logs and monitoring well construction documentation
Assist in data interpretation under direction of senior staff.
Team & Project Support
Collaborate with geologists, engineers, and project managers to meet project quality and schedule objectives.
Assist with field preparation activities including equipment setup, calibration, and logistics planning.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree n Geology or a closely related field.
Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
Strong interest in field-based environmental consulting work.
Ability and willingness to perform physically demanding field tasks (lifting equipment, extended walking/standing, outdoor work).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree (MS) in Geology or a related field highly preferred, particularly with:
- Teaching Assistant (TA) and/or Research Assistant (RA) experience
- Field-based thesis or research (e.g., hydrogeology, environmental geochemistry, stratigraphy)
Field camp completion or equivalent hands-on field training (strongly preferred)
Internship or prior experience in:
- Environmental consulting
- Drilling oversight and soil/rock logging
- Remediation system monitoring and sampling
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., TCEQ, EPA) is a plus.
Basic experience with GIS or data visualization tools is a plus.

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About WSP

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