Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

• Lead Geologist with 7 or more years consulting experience
• Join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team
• We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work / life balance, and have offices in Portland, 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.

• 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.
• You are a self-starter who can manage technically complex projects with little or no direct oversight.
• You are concerned about the quality of your work and take pride in the work products you create.
• You like to work on challenging projects and embrace opportunities to learn new skills.
• You communicate clearly to ensure everyone is on the same page, whether it be colleagues, regulators, or clients.
• You are a strong financial project manager that meets profitability metrics and minimizes WIP and aged AR.
• You are a team player that can lead a project or support a project led by others.
• You are a strong client manager with the ability to develop and maintain solid working relationships with customers and grow WSP's portfolio where possible.
• You prioritize safety and plan ahead so that work on your projects can be performed with minimal risk.

• 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…