On-call Senior Hydrogeologist

WSP • Shelton, CT

11d • $105,000 - $140,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking an on-call Senior Hydrogeologist for its Shelton, Connecticut or Valhalla, New York office. The role is part of the Earth & Environment Team and provides senior-level technical support and guidance for environmental sampling, aquifer testing, and preparation of water withdrawal permits. The successful candidate will work with major water suppliers, municipalities, and developers in the Northeast.

The Senior Hydrogeologist will support and grow WSP’s water-supply business, steward projects from start to finish, and help meet client needs and project quality and financial goals. The role also involves supervising, mentoring, and training junior staff; guiding aquifer tests in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements; and analyzing and interpreting data to determine next steps.

The position requires responsible and ethical decision-making in the use of company funds and resources, adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements for data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, records, and retention. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs. Moderate travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant water-supply withdrawal laws, regulations, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience implementing and managing aquifer pumping tests.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while maintaining strict QA/QC standards.
• High proficiency with technical writing, office automation, communication software, technology, and related tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional license, such as PG or CPG.
• 40-hour OSHA Health and Safety Training (HAZWOPER).

Responsibilities

• Support and further build WSP’s water-supply business.
• Steward water-supply projects from beginning to end, meeting client needs and project quality and financial goals.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff.
• Guide aquifer tests and follow applicable regulatory requirements.
• Analyze and interpret data to determine the next course of action.
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, records, and retention.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Collect samples from various environmental media, implement aquifer tests, and prepare water withdrawal permits.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior