Graduate Geophysicist

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a** Graduate Geophysicist / Professional Geophysicist **to join our Melbourne office.

You will be part of our accomplished Earth and Environment section and will work alongside our established team of Geotechnical and Tunnelling technical experts, assisting in delivering successful projects. Your role will also be well supported across our business, with skilled resources in other sections.

Overleveraging more than 150 years of experience, our industry-leading Geotechnical and Tunnels team share a common passion for technical excellence and innovation. Our unique, specialised and future ready skills help address the ever-evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to our clients and communities.

**What you'll do**:

- Manage fieldwork during geophysics investigations
- Assist with shallow ground geophysical surveys including seismic refraction, MASW, Electrical Resistivity Imaging, magnetics, Ground Penetrating Radar, Electromagnetics and Microgravity
- Assist with downhole geophysical logging including televiewers and seismic methods
- Assist in the acquisition of over water geophysical data including seismic reflection, refraction, resistivity, magnetic and bathymetry data
- Design shallow ground and over water geophysical surveys including seismic, electrical, magnetic electromagnetic and Ground Penetrating Radar techniques
- Process and interpret data using industry standard geophysical interpretation software
- Integrate geophysical and geotechnical data
- Maintain and calibrate geophysical equipment
- Liaise with and provide geophysicist support for specialists from other disciplines or offices

**About you**:

- Bachelor of Science or related discipline majoring in geophysics
- Post graduate qualification in geophysics is preferred but not essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Report writing skills

**About WSP**

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes our firm a great place to work. Join the Emerging Professionals Network, an active group focused on helping you to develop your leadership skills and professional networks.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a 'Stretch' level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LGBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

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