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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $142K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, specializing in ESG, climate resiliency, and earth sciences. They are seeking a Lead Geologist to join their Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team, where the candidate will work on multi-disciplinary projects focusing on environmental remediation and sustainable practices.

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Responsibilities

Help solve problems and document solutions, express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication, and support technical reports, plans, and calculations in a consulting environment

Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and stormwater investigations and remediation systems; chemical fate and transport assessment; hazardous waste management; permitting; and site planning

Provide guidance on green and sustainable remediation techniques for a variety of clients who would like to minimize their carbon footprint

Support litigation projects through cleanup cost evaluation and preparing materials for mediation and expert testimony

Be a member or leader of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients

Perform complex technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate

Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations

This position provides opportunity for career growth over time, and the ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to help grow our environmental consulting business

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

You are a self-starter who can manage technically complex projects with little or no direct oversight

You are concerned about the quality of your work and take pride in the work products you create

You like to work on challenging projects and embrace opportunities to learn new skills

You communicate clearly to ensure everyone is on the same page, whether it be colleagues, regulators, or clients

You are a strong financial project manager that meets profitability metrics and minimizes WIP and aged AR

You are a team player that can lead a project or support a project led by others

You are a strong client manager with the ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with customers and grow WSP’s portfolio where possible

You prioritize safety and plan ahead so that work on your projects can be performed with minimal risk

Qualification

GeologyHydrogeologyEnvironmental consultingRegulatory knowledgeMS Office proficiencyProject managementTechnical writingSafety complianceClient managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline

7 or more years post-education environmental consulting experience

Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Consistent and highly accurate project work

Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills

Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives

Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office

Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary

Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular

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

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree is preferred

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

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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