Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Lead Geologist with 7 or more years consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have offices in Tigard, 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.

Your Impact

* 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* 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 verbal and written communication 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

* Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office

* Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary

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

* 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.

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

* Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

Compensation:

Expected…