Lead Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Help solve problems and document solutions
• Express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication
• 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
• Perform complex technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate

Requirements

• 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
• Able to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
• Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
• Able to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
• Proficient with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• Prominent track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Able 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

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Skills

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.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $108,600 - $150,000

Schedule

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $108,600 - $150,000

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.

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