Early Career Geochemist

WSP • Lakewood, CO

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About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Early Career Geochemist to join its team in Lakewood, CO. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA or Redmond, WA. 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.
In this role, the selected candidate will support hydrogeochemistry-related projects with an emphasis on environmental hydrogeochemistry for projects in the mining industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field.
• 0 to1 years of experience working as a Geochemist or adjacent professional discipline
• Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry
• Knowledge of geology, geochemistry, hydrochemistry, mineralogy, hydrology, and/or chemical hydrogeology with a strong quantitative background
• Experience with data manipulation and compilation, including experience with data management and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, Python, R)
• Experience with water quality and geochemical modeling using common codes (i.e., PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P, etc.)
• Experience producing written reports and presentations to convey technical information
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a collaborative work environment.
• Ability to work independently with supervision, as well as part of a team
• Occasional travel, including international, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States, possess a valid driver's license, and pass a pre-employment physical (including drug screening) and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Graduate Degree
• Experience in field data collection
• Experience with data validation techniques for environmental data
• Working knowledge of a specialized branch of geochemistry (e.g., isotope geochemistry, organic contaminants, microbially-mediated degradation processes, or coal combustion residue (CCR) chemistry)
• Understanding of laboratory analytical methods

Responsibilities

• Providing support for hydrogeochemical projects, including permitting, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation, in particular for the mining industry, but also for the oil and gas, power, and solid waste industries
• Conducting hydrogeochemical investigation and characterization studies associated with groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials
• Validating, management and analysis of hydrogeochemical data
• Conducting hydrogeochemical modeling
• Preparing report and presentations and participating in client meetings
• Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus
• Working with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level