WSP · 1 month ago
Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation
15862 SW 72nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97224, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$109K/yr - $142K/yr
7+ years expWSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, and they are seeking a Lead Geologist to join their Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team. The role involves overseeing environmental remediation projects, providing guidance on sustainable practices, and managing client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulations.
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
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
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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2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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