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WSP is currently initiating a search for seeking an Early Career Geologist for our Chicago, Illinois office. Be a part of our growing Earth & Environment team conducting field investigation projects that meet client objectives by solving challenging problems. Provide support to technical staff and project managers for due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects. Tasks may include conducting geophysical surveys, collecting environmental samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), and conducting geologic logging using a variety of drilling techniques. Generate accurate and concise documentation regarding field conditions. Ensure that responsibilities are delivered, and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
- Review, integrate, collect data, and perform quality control for geologic, hydrogeologic, and other databases.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and analysis.
- Write technical reports summarizing research with procedures, findings, and conclusions for due diligence and site investigation field work including Phase I and II ESAs.
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, and field/work site logbooks.
- Assist with maintaining and calibrating equipment and tools, troubleshooting or reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental risk identification and assessment, mitigation activities, and remediation projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BS or BA in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science or Environmental Science
- 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geologist.
- Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal 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.
- 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.
- Physical Demands: The ability to lift 50 pounds, and to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking through all types of terrain.
- Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. Travel will be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
WSP 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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary Range: $61,000 - $72,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for seeking an Early Career Geologist for our Chicago, Illinois office. Be a part of our growing Earth & Environment team conducting field investigation projects that meet client objectives by solving challenging problems. Provide support to technical staff and project managers for due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects. Tasks may include conducting geophysical surveys, collecting environmental samples from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor), and conducting geologic logging using a variety of drilling techniques. Generate accurate and concise documentation regarding field conditions. Ensure that responsibilities are delivered, and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
- Review, integrate, collect data, and perform quality control for geologic, hydrogeologic, and other databases.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and analysis.
- Write technical reports summarizing research with procedures, findings, and conclusions for due diligence and site investigation field work including Phase I and II ESAs.
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, and field/work site logbooks.
- Assist with maintaining and calibrating equipment and tools, troubleshooting or reporting on malfunctions, and performing inventory control activities.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental risk identification and assessment, mitigation activities, and remediation projects.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BS or BA in Geology, Hydrogeology, Earth Science or Environmental Science
- 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geologist.
- Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal 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.
- 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.
- Physical Demands: The ability to lift 50 pounds, and to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking through all types of terrain.
- Travel will be required depending on project-specific requirements.
- Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. Travel will be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training.
WSP 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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary Range: $61,000 - $72,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Frame Your Credentials Around Specialty Occupation Standards
WSP's Professional Services Consultant roles typically require a directly related degree, not just a general business background. Organize your credentials to show the specific field your degree covers maps cleanly to the advisory or technical function you'll be performing.
Target WSP Practice Areas With Active Hiring
WSP organizes consulting work into distinct practices like environmental, transportation, and built environment advisory. Research which practice areas align with your technical background before applying, since sponsorship decisions are often made at the practice level, not centrally.
Understand Which Visa Fits Your Nationality
Australian citizens should know the E-3 is a faster, cap-exempt path to a Professional Services Consultant offer at WSP. Canadian and Mexican nationals may qualify for TN status. Identifying your strongest visa category before interviews avoids delays once an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface WSP Openings Early
Professional Services Consultant roles at WSP can open across dozens of U.S. offices simultaneously and close quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter WSP listings by visa type and location so you're applying to live roles, not stale postings, from the moment they go up.
Ask About LCA Timing Before Accepting an Offer
Your start date depends on when WSP files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, which must be certified before your visa petition can move forward. Confirm the expected LCA timeline during offer negotiations so your start date doesn't get pushed back after you've accepted.
Prepare Your I-94 and Status Documentation Before Onboarding
WSP uses E-Verify for all new hires, which requires you to confirm valid work authorization within three business days of starting. Have your I-94 admission record, visa stamp, and any approval notices organized in advance so E-Verify clears without delays on your first week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Professional Services Consultants?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Professional Services Consultant roles. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing matters: WSP typically needs to plan sponsorship well ahead of your intended start date. If you're already in H-1B status with another employer, a transfer petition can move faster than a new cap-subject filing.
How do I apply for Professional Services Consultant jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where roles are listed by practice area and office location. Migrate Mate filters WSP's open Professional Services Consultant positions by visa sponsorship type, so you can identify roles where your specific visa category is supported before you apply. Tailoring your resume to the technical practice area listed in the job description increases your callback rate.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Professional Services Consultant roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Professional Services Consultants, and supports Green Card sponsorship through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories for longer-term employees. The right visa depends on your nationality and your current status. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens only, while TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals under USMCA.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Professional Services Consultant roles?
Most Professional Services Consultant positions at WSP require a bachelor's degree in a field directly related to the advisory work, such as civil engineering, environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline. Relevant project experience, professional certifications, and demonstrated technical or client-facing skills carry significant weight, particularly for roles that require H-1B sponsorship under specialty occupation standards.
How long does the visa process take once WSP extends an offer?
Timeline depends on your visa category. For H-1B transfers or cap-exempt filings, USCIS standard processing runs three to six months, while premium processing can reduce that to 15 business days. E-3 and TN cases can often be resolved in weeks through consular processing or at a port of entry. Factor in DOL's LCA certification window, which typically takes seven to ten business days, before any petition can be filed.