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.

• 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 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…