Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Lead Geologist with 7 or more years consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have offices in Tigard, OR and Redmond, WA. WSP’s Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team offers environmental remediation and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations are local, regional, and nationwide. We have in-house experts in chemistry, risk assessment, data management, graphics/GIS, engineering, and industrial hygiene who support projects in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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.
- Manage technically complex projects with little or no direct oversight.
- Communicate clearly to ensure everyone is on the same page, whether it be colleagues, regulators, or clients.
- Be a strong financial project manager that meets profitability metrics and minimizes WIP and aged AR.
- Lead a project or support a project led by others.
- Develop and maintain solid working relationships with customers and grow WSP’s portfolio where possible.
- Prioritize safety and plan ahead so that work on your projects can be performed with minimal risk.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
