Senior Professional, Geology

WSP • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

WSP is looking for a Senior Remediation Geologist for our Oakland, CA office. We
are looking for a candidate with experience in consulting, selling, managing,
designing and implementing Environmental Multi-media Remediation programs for a
variety of clients in the Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas and
Transportation sectors. Someone who is excited and motivated about the
opportunity to help expand our environmental consulting business in California
and the West. WSP’s California offices provide a broad range of services in
engineering and environmental sciences including environmental assessment and
remediation, water/wastewater engineering, water resources, environmental
compliance, geotechnical design, stormwater infrastructure design, materials
testing, and decision analysis.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Geology, Geoscience or related science field
• 5-7 years related environmental remediation and sales experience
• Strong work ethic
• Must be a self-starter, team oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with, mentor, and direct engineers and technicians
• Candidate should have experience with CERCLA, RCRA, DTSC, Water Board and other CalEPA Programs
• Must have consulting experience with petroleum contamination cleanups in soil and groundwater including free floating products (LNAPL) AND/OR must have chlorinated solvent contamination consulting experience for remediation of soil and groundwater
• Must have consulting experience in soil gas and vapor intrusion issues
• Developing and managing complex environmental remediation projects
• Oversee remediation construction and operation and maintenance of environmental project work
• Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (Motor Vehicle Safety) policy
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• California Professional Geologist (PG) registration.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform oversight, mentorship and direct the efforts of staff- and project-level geologist and scientists
• Assist preparation of technical reports and proposals
• Successfully interact with Local Business Leader, Office Manager, Sector Lead, other Senior-level employees in the office and firm-wide
• Manage multiple projects, being responsible for ensuring that deliverables, schedules and budgets are achieved
• Travel to project(s) as needed, for the execution of project goals and business development
• Meet project delivery goals

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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