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WSP in the U.S. · 13 hours ago

Lead Geologist

Greensboro, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Geologist for their Greensboro, North Carolina office to support projects within their Earth & Environment Team. The role involves planning, directing, and overseeing environmental consulting services, managing projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while interacting with clients and team members.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, oversee, and mentor environmental scientists and engineers performing technical assignments (both field and office) on environmental projects/programs

Provide technical review/oversight/mentoring of teams to assure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements and related specifications

Manage projects technically and administratively

Oversee development and execution of cross-functional teams performing project scopes, schedules, and budgets

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations to explain research, findings, recommendations to prevent, control, remedy, or clean-up chemical and environmental concerns related to State and Federal regulations

Plan and direct business development and marketing strategies/activities to capture new clients for WSP USA

Represent WSP USA and interact in a professional manner with clients, regulators, and subcontractors

May travel to project sites primarily in the Southeast

Understand and assure compliance with company, client, and site Health and Safety standards

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

GeologyEnvironmental regulatory knowledgeProject managementBusiness developmentHAZWOPER certificationTechnical writingInterpersonal skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline

7-10 years of related experience

Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors

Proficient in project management and/or business development experience

Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, SC, VA) environmental regulatory programs

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience

Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (Motor Vehicle Safety) policy

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Ability and willingness to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites primarily in North Carolina and surrounding area

Preferred

Master's degree in Geology, or closely related discipline

PG or applicable professional certification

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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