Senior Geologist

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking a Senior Geologist with 5 or more years consulting experience to join our Alaska Team.  We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have an office in Anchorage, Alaska.

WSP's Alaska Team offers multi-disciplinary projects including geotechnical investigations, near-surface geophysical investigations, geological mapping projects, and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations range from local to statewide. We have in-house experts in engineering, environmental remediation, and graphics/GIS who support Alaskan projects, 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.

** Your Impact*
* + Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings and leading project development pursuits

+ Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic and/or geotechnical investigations

+ Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including geotechnical drilling and test pit explorations

+ Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, or similar data obtained during field investigations to develop conceptual geologic models

+ Review geologic samples and geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records

+ Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP's, inclinometers, transducers etc)

+ Interpret geologic data and write geotechnical and geologic reports

+ Conduct geologic research, write project proposals and reports

+ Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff

+ Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients

+ 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.

** Who You Are*
* ** Required Qualifications*
* + B.S. or higher in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, or related discipline

+ 5 or more years of geology (or related) consulting experience

+ Willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions

+ Excellent communication and writing skills, with demonstrated report writing 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

+ Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary

+ Proficiency with MS Office:
Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular

+ Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

+ 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

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Master's Degree is preferred

+ Professional geologist registration

+ Experience managing complex subsurface investigations including geotechnical drilling, soil classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation

+ Experience managing mid to large-size, multi-disciplinary projects

+ Specialized computer skills including database applications, ArcGIS, and gINT (or similar platform)

+ Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ) preferred

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

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