Lead Professional, Hydrogeology

Hydrogeologist

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Hydrogeologist to join our Pacific Northwest Environmental Site Investigation, Remediation and Hydrogeology Team. You will support our project delivery and growth in multiple market sectors and will work closely with a team of scientists and engineers in the Redmond, WA or Tigard, OR office. Our ideal candidate will be a key member of a team providing project and client management services for hydrogeologic characterization, environmental investigations, water resources assessment, and operational water management.

Your Impact

• Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).
• Complete analysis of literature, data, laboratory samples, and other sources of information uncovering primary, secondary, and tertiary chemical impacts.
• Conduct geologic and hydrogeologic investigations, hydrogeologic testing, geologic and hydrogeologic visualization, analytical and numerical groundwater flow modeling, contaminated sites investigations, and development of conceptual site models.
• Contribute to action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.
• Participate in the application for environmental permits to address issues or concerns and with undertaking any resulting corrective strategies.
• Project management and regulatory agency communications, with responsibilities appropriate to the level of experience of the individual
• Support proposal writing and maintaining/developing client relationships to ensure project delivery and generation of repeat business.
• Classify contaminated soil or environmental materials such as hazardous waste and provide guidance in their disposal.
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mentor early career staff to support their growth and professional development.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences or closely related discipline.
• 7-10 years of post-education experience working as a Geologist or Hydrogeologist.
• Proficient with analytical geology concepts, research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques.
• Project management experience with mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
• Experience in site investigations/characterization (e.g., logging boreholes; designing, installing, and developing wells in a variety of hydrogeologic settings for environmental site assessment) and sampling procedures (e.g., soil, water, soil gas, air, and hazardous waste).
• Experience in the design, execution and analysis of pumping tests and slug tests in a variety of hydrogeologic settings, and selection of appropriate analytical methods.
• Experience in developing Work Plans and Data Summary Reports for site characterization and feasibility studies in accordance with CERCLA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
• Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory programs (e.g. MTCA, RCRA, CERCLA).
• Proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior project experience in the Pacific Northwest is highly desired.
• A Master's or PhD Degree in environmental science/hydrogeology, geology, geosciences, or similar field.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, ArcGIS, MODFLOW, R, Python, etc.
• Experience with environmental statistics and site closure strategies is highly desired.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Professional Geologist (PG) and/or Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHg ) and/or Certified Water Rights Examiner (CWRE).
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER health and safety training.

Compensation and Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

Expected Salary: $104,700 - $133,300