Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead geologist for site investigation and remediation consulting in Pacific NW

Key Responsibilities

  • technical tasks
  • report writing
  • safety planning
  • litigation support
  • sustainable remediation
  • environmental investigation

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • geology
  • hydrogeology
  • ms office
  • 7+ years
  • osha
  • regulations

What You Bring

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

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.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy