Geochemist Jobs
Geochemist jobs are open across oil and gas, environmental consulting, mining, and government agencies, at every level from entry-level field technician to senior research scientist, with specializations in isotope geochemistry, environmental geochemistry, and petroleum geochemistry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office. 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 geochemistry projects with an emphasis on environmental geochemistry for projects related to coal combustion residuals (CCRs).
Your Impact
- Providing support for geochemical projects through conducting site characterizations, evaluations of geochemical data sets, performing natural attenuation evaluations, and developing alternate source demonstrations, primary for the CCR industry, but also for the mining and industrial sectors as needed.
- Conducting geochemical investigation and characterization studies associated with groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials
- Validating, management and analysis of geochemical data
- Conducting geochemical modeling
- Preparing reports and presentations and participating in client meetings under the supervision of senior colleagues
- Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus
- Working with multi-disciplinary 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.
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Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geochemist or adjacent professional discipline
- Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry
- Strong background in field geology, including monitoring well installations, borehole logging, and groundwater collection for metals analysis
- 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 (e.g., PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P, etc.)
- Experience producing written reports and presentations to convey technical information Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, 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
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree
- Experience in field data collection
- Experience with data validation techniques for environmental data
- Experience in the CCR industry
- Understanding of laboratory analytical methods HAZWOPER 40hr Operations level qualified or recertification eligible
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 (Colorado only): $58,500 - $82,400
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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 an enthusiastic, self-motivated, Intermediate Geochemist for our Lakewood, CO office. 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 geochemistry projects with an emphasis on environmental geochemistry for projects related to coal combustion residuals (CCRs).
Your Impact
- Providing support for geochemical projects through conducting site characterizations, evaluations of geochemical data sets, performing natural attenuation evaluations, and developing alternate source demonstrations, primary for the CCR industry, but also for the mining and industrial sectors as needed.
- Conducting geochemical investigation and characterization studies associated with groundwater, surface water, wastes, and geological materials
- Validating, management and analysis of geochemical data
- Conducting geochemical modeling
- Preparing reports and presentations and participating in client meetings under the supervision of senior colleagues
- Demonstrating a “Safety-First” focus
- Working with multi-disciplinary 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.
-
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field.
- 1 to 3 years of experience working as a Geochemist or adjacent professional discipline
- Strong coursework or experience in aqueous chemistry and/or low-temperature geochemistry
- Strong background in field geology, including monitoring well installations, borehole logging, and groundwater collection for metals analysis
- 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 (e.g., PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, MIN3P, etc.)
- Experience producing written reports and presentations to convey technical information Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, 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
-
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate Degree
- Experience in field data collection
- Experience with data validation techniques for environmental data
- Experience in the CCR industry
- Understanding of laboratory analytical methods HAZWOPER 40hr Operations level qualified or recertification eligible
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 (Colorado only): $58,500 - $82,400
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.
#LI-MC2
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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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Who's Hiring
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- Science & Research
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in geochemist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in geochemistry, geology, or a closely related earth science field
- Proficiency with ICP-MS, XRF, or other standard geochemical analytical instruments and laboratory protocols
- Experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS for spatial data analysis and mapping
- Familiarity with geochemical modeling software including Geochemist's Workbench, PHREEQC, or equivalent
- Field sampling experience including soil, water, rock, or sediment collection under health and safety protocols
- Knowledge of relevant environmental regulations such as CERCLA, RCRA, or state-level remediation standards
Tips for Your Geochemist Job Search
Tailor your resume to field methods
List the specific analytical techniques you've used, such as ICP-MS, XRF, stable isotope analysis, or fluid inclusion work. Hiring managers in this field scan for instrumentation proficiency first, so put those details near the top of each position entry.
Target postings by commodity or medium
Geochemist roles differ sharply between petroleum basins, hard-rock mining districts, and remediation projects. Filter openings by your actual experience medium so you're not applying to positions that require a completely different sample set or regulatory framework.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists geochemist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight software and data workflows
Proficiency in ArcGIS, Leapfrog, or Petrel can separate your application from candidates with similar lab credentials. Call out any experience processing geochemical datasets, building cross-sections, or running spatial analyses, even if it was part of a thesis project.
Prepare a technical presentation sample
Many geochemist interviews include a data interpretation exercise or a request to walk through a past project. Have a concise slide deck or field report ready that shows your reasoning from sample collection through data quality control to final interpretation.
Negotiate on field allowances, not just base pay
Geochemist compensation packages often include per diem rates, hazard pay, or equipment reimbursements that vary widely by employer. Ask about these components during the offer stage because they can substantially shift the total value of an otherwise similar offer.
Geochemist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most geochemists?
The companies hiring the most geochemists right now include WSP, Stantec, and Battelle, with the largest share of openings in Colorado, Montana, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in states with active mining operations, oil and gas production, or large-scale environmental remediation programs.
How many geochemist jobs are remote?
About 67% of geochemist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-intensive nature of most roles. Data interpretation, report writing, and modeling work are the sub-areas most commonly offered in remote or hybrid arrangements, while sampling, drilling oversight, and laboratory analysis almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a geochemist?
You become a geochemist by earning a bachelor's degree in geochemistry, geology, or a related earth science, then developing analytical laboratory skills through coursework, internships, or research assistant positions. A master's degree significantly broadens your options in research and senior consulting roles. Building field experience alongside lab work and learning industry-standard software like ArcGIS or Geochemist's Workbench makes you competitive for most entry-level positions.
Can you get hired as a geochemist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level geochemist roles exist in environmental consulting and government agencies, and employers in those sectors regularly hire candidates whose experience comes primarily from undergraduate research, senior thesis projects, or field school. Demonstrating proficiency with at least one analytical instrument, showing familiarity with data quality control procedures, and having any published or presented work strengthens an otherwise thin resume significantly.
What does the geochemist interview process look like?
Most geochemist interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your academic background and specific analytical experience, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a past project or interpret a sample dataset. Some employers add a written exercise, a lab practical, or a presentation component. Final rounds often include conversations with field or project teams to assess how you'd function on multi-disciplinary assignments.
Where can I find and apply to geochemist jobs?
You can find and apply to geochemist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles in environmental consulting, mining, oil and gas, federal agencies, and research institutions at a range of experience levels. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing from the page.
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