Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for project-level Hydrogeologist for our Marlton or Lawrenceville, New Jersey office or from our Pennsylvania offices in Bristol, Exton, or Philadelphia. 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.

Your Impact

• Perform qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the hydrogeologic system to support site investigations/assessments; Conceptual Site Models; feasibility studies; conceptual and detailed Remedial Designs; and remedial system performance evaluations and optimizations.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations and remedial action, offering input with developing action plans for further activities.
• Prepare and/or manage technical documents and reports related to investigation/remediation plans, testing, findings, and recommendations.
• Determine and oversee well-defined data collection methods for environmental media.
• Routinely collaborate with cross-functional teams in executing project work and serve as a mentor to new staff in hydrogeology/groundwater consulting.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.
• Manage projects, proposals, and/or tasks, including budget estimation, scope monitoring, and schedule tracking.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures that include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• 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 hydrogeology, geology, or geoscience-related field.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated experience in interpretation and reporting of hydrogeologic data, and applying data evaluation methods to groundwater problems (e.g., hydraulic testing methods, flow calculations, injection evaluations, borehole geophysics).
• Experience applying hydrogeologic methods to completing Conceptual Site Models; evaluation of ex situ and in situ remedial technologies; and comparative and predictive analyses for remedial optimization.
• Experience in the characterization of fractured bedrock and unconsolidated geologic environments.
• Expertise in conventional and innovative field methods (drilling, well installation, hydrogeologic testing, higher-resolution field screening).
• Prepare effective charts/figures, graphs, and other data visualizations.
• Independent review and dissemination of technical research/papers and other technical developments.
• Experience with PA, NJ, and USEPA/federal regulatory programs.
• Competence in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal skills with strong writing and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in hydrogeology program
• Professional license (e.g., PG, LSRP)
• Experience with analytical/numerical groundwater and contaminant transport evaluations and modeling programs
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher (as applicable) often required for site work

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