Geologist

About the role

WSP is currently seeking a Geologist for its Kentucky operations, based in Louisville and Lexington. The role involves projects with the Earth & Environment Team and working with a growing organization that addresses client objectives and solves challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist with or lead site investigations, soil or groundwater remedial measures, asbestos/lead paint surveys and abatement activities, and hazardous or solid waste management.
• Generate accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions and assess and advise on the short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health.
• Ensure responsibilities are delivered and adhere to industry standards.
• Work with members of the Earth and Environment Team to provide direction and support existing client relationships.
• Serve as Technical Lead or Task Manager for current and future projects, setting strategic direction and overseeing project execution.
• Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.
• Perform moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate project work for large work-scopes.
• Prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.
• Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including environmental compliance, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.
• Motivate, train and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
• Manage and effectively communicate with subcontractors in the field.
• Organize field work and assign tasks and provide guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).
• Review contractor submittals including equipment, Work Plans, QA/QC plans and payment requests.
• Oversee drilling activities (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA and Sonic).
• Oversee soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
• Prepare components of investigation, remedial and monitoring reports, including work summaries, data summaries, calculations, summary tables, figures, and report text.
• Prepare technical evaluations and recommendations.
• Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.
• Travel to project sites as required; includes some overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology or environmental science.
• 5+ years’ experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
• Show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Qualifications

• Applicable Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.

Skills

• Technical knowledge and task management.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Field supervision and inspection skills.
• Project management and coordination skills.

Benefits

WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model, along with a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position may entail approximately 70% office work and 30% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites involving environmental contamination.