Assistant Vice President Environmental Geologist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is looking for an Assistant Vice President, Environmental Geologist for our Irvine, California Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team with experience in consulting, selling, managing, designing and implementing environmental multi-media remediation programs for a variety of clients in the Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas and Transportation sectors. We are looking for a candidate who is excited and motivated about the opportunity to help expand our environmental consulting business in California and the West.

Responsibilities

• Perform business development within the various sectors for environmental remediation, engineering and related services
• Perform design, oversight, mentorship and direct the efforts of staff- and project-level geologists and environmental scientists
• Aid preparation of technical reports and proposals
• Successfully interact with Local Business Leader, Sector Lead, other Principal and Senior-level employees in the office and firm-wide
• Manage multiple projects, being responsible for ensuring that deliverables, schedules and budgets are achieved
• Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
• Travel to project(s) as needed, for the execution of project goals and business development
• Met sales, revenue and delivery goals
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
• 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

Requirements

• BS in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related science field
• 12+ years related environmental investigation/remediation and sales experience
• Strong work ethic
• Self-starter, team oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with remediation/assessment projects involving the California Regional Quality Water Quality Control Board, DTSC and/or one of the local CUPAs
• Ability to work with, mentor, and direct geologists, scientists, and technicians
• Consulting experience with investigation and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater, including sites impacted by petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and/or PFAS
• Ability to work with, mentor, and direct geologists, scientists, and technicians
• Oversee remedy construction and operation and maintenance of environmental project work
• Project management experience with mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources
• Ability to interact with a wide variety of sources, including project managers, clients, and sector-wide staff
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geology
• California Professional Geologist’s License
• PMP Certification
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR

Skills

• Business Development
• Design
• Oversight
• Mentoring
• Technical Report Preparation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Project Management
• Client Interaction
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

Pay

Expected Salary (California): $118,900 - $176,550

Schedule

N/A

Contact Information

For more information, please visit www.wsp.com.

About WSP

ABOUT US WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.