Consultant, Geology

Description

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Determine well-defined data collection methods for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, surface water sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems.
• Determine well-defined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Perform professional environmental science work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.
• Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.
• Development of graphics using your preferred software platform.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Assist with the development and scoping of medium-sized and larger projects.
• Prepare and implement Work Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) in accordance with Federal government requirements.
• Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

Requirements

• Remain current in latest environmental science subject matter and techniques.
• Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the environmental practice position.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, writing independently in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related technical discipline with hydrogeologic knowledge and experience, or relevant.
• 3 + years of experience working as an environmental professional and completing environmental investigations (planning, field work, data processing, technical writing, and presentations), and/or facets of pre-design investigations/remedial designs.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Experience with quantitative hydrogeologic analysis.
• Master’s Degree in related field(s).
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Understand and perform your duties consistent with related policies and procedures.
• Project management experience with small to medium-sized projects
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Benefits

• Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance