Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

Description

• Perform complex technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate.
• 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.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to
• Support litigation projects through cleanup cost evaluation and preparing materials for mediation and expert testimony.
• Provide guidance on green and sustainable remediation techniques for a variety of clients who would like to minimize their carbon footprint.
• Be a member or leader of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients.
• You prioritize safety and plan ahead so that work on your projects can be performed with minimal risk.

Requirements

• Consistent and highly accurate project work
• Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
• 7 or more years post-education environmental consulting experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You are a team player that can lead a project or support a project led by others.
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• You are a strong financial project manager that meets profitability metrics and minimizes WIP and aged AR.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• 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 communicate clearly to ensure everyone is on the same page, whether it be colleagues, regulators, or clients.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• You are a self-starter who can manage technically complex projects with little or no direct oversight.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist
• Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations.
• Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline

Benefits

• Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
• 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.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance