WSP · 1 month ago
Lead Hydrogeologist
1100 Boulders Parkway, Richmond, VA, 23225, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expWSP is currently seeking a Lead Hydrogeologist for their Richmond, Virginia office. The role involves providing high-level technical assistance for geological data collection and analysis, planning subsurface investigations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while leading project teams.
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Responsibilities
Provide guidance with data collection efforts for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and II)
Lead site investigation, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations
Prepare more complex data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations
Ensure regulatory requirement compliance pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, remedy, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
Develop action plans for mid to larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control project and programs
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline
7-10 years of relevant work experience
Proficient with geological research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques
Proficiency with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs
Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods
Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards
Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites
Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines
Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells
Experience writing groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources
Effective at coordinating and assertively directing others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
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
Essential professional licensure/certification
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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$40.25MKey Investors
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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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