Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

Lead Geologist – Site Investigation & Remediation

WSP in the U.S. is inviting qualified candidates to apply for the Lead Geologist position on our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team. This role is based in Portland, OR and Redmond, WA
, with flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, delivering expertise in ESG, climate resilience, sustainability, and earth sciences. We protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As a Lead Geologist you will work on multidisciplinary projects, focusing on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment and stormwater investigations and remediation. You will support technical reports, plans, and calculations, lead technical writing, and provide guidance on green and sustainable remediation techniques.

• Document solutions and support technical reports and plans in a consulting environment.
• Lead or contribute to projects with emphasis on soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, stormwater, chemical fate, hazardous waste, and permitting.
• Provide guidance on sustainable remediation techniques to minimize clients’ carbon footprints.
• Support litigation projects through cleanup cost evaluation, mediation preparation, and expert testimony.
• Manage technically complex projects with minimal oversight.
• Adhere to federal, Oregon, and Washington regulations and WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Possess strong financial project‑management skills and client‑management abilities.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and project profitability.

• B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline.
• 7+ years post‑education environmental consulting experience.
• Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) as a Geologist/Hydrogeologist.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills.
• Comfortable working within small and large project teams in industrial and field environments.
• Flexible to work outside of normal business hours and travel as required.
• Proficiency with MS Office:
  Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Commitment to workplace safety and WSP’s health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies.

• Master’s Degree.
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER training.
• Basic First Aid and CPR training.

WSP provides a comprehensive benefits suite: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, voting leave, and paid naturalization leave.

Expected salary (all locations): $108,600 - $142,000. The final offer will reflect experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees and 300 offices, we design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environmental markets.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability and Protected Veteran Status are considered in hiring.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies without a signed service agreement. Unsolicited resumes become WSP property and may be hired without compensation to the agency.

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