Contaminated Soils Technician

In addition to a competitive salary proposal, we offer a benefits package aimed at boosting your well-being, favoring work-life balance, and supporting your long-term professional development:

• Joining a leading global engineering and consultancy company, with high-impact projects at national and international levels.

• Flexible working model, with work-life balance measures, flexible hours, intensive Fridays, and summer schedule (to be chosen).

• Possibility of teleworking (20%) and access to digital tools that favor collaboration and flexibility.

• Continuous training plan, access to professional development programs, technical certifications, and support for professional association membership.

• Opportunities for growth and internal mobility within an international organization present in multiple markets and disciplines.

• Flexible compensation program and access to exclusive benefits for employees.

• Employee share ownership program and access to initiatives oriented toward well-being and health.

You will join the Soil & Groundwater Remediation team, made up of professionals specialized in the investigation and remediation of contaminated soils. You will work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and committed environment, in coordination with national and international specialists, where knowledge sharing and professional development are part of everyday life.
Our culture: We work in an environment based on trust, closeness and mutual support, where different perspectives are valued and contribute to generating better solutions. We promote collaboration, technical quality, continuous improvement and a commitment to sustainability.
Our projects: We are currently involved in relevant and technically demanding projects for the investigation, characterization and remediation of contaminated soils, both nationally and internationally. Our work includes environmental investigation campaigns, conceptual modeling, data evaluation and the definition of in situ and ex situ remediation solutions.
The opportunity: This position will allow you to expand your technical experience in the field of contaminated soils, work with first-class tools and resources, and collaborate with professionals from different disciplines and countries. You will have the opportunity to participate in benchmark projects, learn new methodologies and technologies, and continue developing your career within a global company with a solid technical reputation and a strong commitment to sustainability.

What are we looking for in you? We are looking for people who bring the necessary qualifications, experience, and competencies to perform the role successfully, while simultaneously valuing a diversity of professional backgrounds and experiences.
To succeed in this position, we would like you to have:

• A university degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Mining Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a similar discipline.

• Between 2 and 5 years of technical experience in contaminated soil studies, including research, characterization, conceptual modeling, and remediation.

• Up-to-date knowledge of European and national environmental regulations applicable to the field of contaminated soils.

• Experience in the preparation and review of technical reports and in the analysis and interpretation of environmental data.

• Experience in supervising mechanical drilling and trial pits, installation of piezometers, and sampling of water, soil, and vapors.

• Ability to work autonomously, in an organized manner, and oriented toward technical quality, collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

• Minimum B2 level of English, both oral and written, availability to undertake occasional travel within Spain and Europe, and a valid driver's license.

We do not expect you to know everything from day one. We look for people with curiosity, motivation, and a desire to learn. You will have the opportunity to participate in real projects from the start, with the support and guidance of highly experienced professionals who will accompany you in your development and help you acquire the confidence and capabilities necessary to boost your career.

We are currently expanding our Soil and Groundwater Remediation | WSP team and are looking to hire a Technician in Madrid, Santander, or Valladolid to help us face the challenges of the future.

In this position, you will participate in projects that require technical excellence, collaboration, and a future-oriented vision, with the opportunity to learn, add value, coordinate initiatives, lead teams, or influence decisions that make a real difference.

We seek curious, collaborative people who are motivated to do work with impact. Whether you are starting your professional career or looking to consolidate your technical experience or lead teams and projects, at WSP you will find the space to grow, develop, and leave your mark.

From this position, you will participate in the development of research, characterization, and remediation projects for contaminated soils, contributing to the creation of innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients and society. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Participating in the planning and execution of technical research and remediation projects for contaminated soils, ensuring compliance with technical and quality standards.

• Supervising and monitoring environmental drilling campaigns, including the lithological description of cores and materials, the execution of field tests, and the performance of environmental measurements.

• Performing sampling of soil, groundwater, surface water, and subsurface gases or vapors, ensuring their correct recording, preparation, and shipment to accredited laboratories.

• Analyzing and interpreting technical data and contributing to the development of conceptual site models and the proposal of remediation solutions.

• Preparing, reviewing, and presenting technical reports, also participating in peer review processes to ensure the quality and rigor of the results.

• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and national and international specialists during the various phases of the projects.

• Contributing to the incorporation of new methodologies, technologies, and remediation techniques, promoting continuous improvement and scientific rigor.

📍 Madrid, Santander or Valladolid | 🏡On-site | ⏱️ Full-time

If you are looking for a position in which you can learn, contribute, lead, or expand your impact, we would love to meet you.

Apply now and discover everything you can achieve with WSP.