Senior Technical Manager, Geologist

About the role

The position involves managing and participating in environmental projects such as high-level field studies, technical report preparation, project management, and interactions with clients, regulators, contractors, and stakeholders. Projects include environmental site investigations and site characterizations, geological studies, RI/FS work plans, groundwater sampling and bedrock mapping, sampling plans for remedial design, remedial design, and remedial action/corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate groundwater, surface water, soil, sediment, soil vapor, and air samples along with geological and hydrological information to develop conceptual site models regarding the nature and extent of contamination and develop the strategy for remediation in compliance with CERCLA and RCRA guidelines and the National Contingency Plan (NCP).
• Develop, lead, and implement environmental site investigations/assessments.
• Perform project management duties, such as develop proposals, manage budgets, monitor schedules, and coordinate equipment and materials.
• Provide guidance with data collection efforts for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil, soil gas, groundwater, boring logs, and other matrices for investigations, and surveys.
• Prepare complex data and visualizations such as soil analyses, groundwater modeling, geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing corrective action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, or closely related discipline.
• Master’s degrees and above are a plus.
• Essential professional licensure/certification (GA P.G. or ability to obtain license).
• Minimum of 10 years of environmental project experience, including task management, proposal writing, client contact, and regulatory interaction.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements especially in the areas of CERCLA and RCRA.
• Experience with site investigations and remediation of environmental impacts to soil, surface water, and groundwater.
• Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.
• Experience with soil logging based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
• Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.
• Subcontractor management experience including procuring subcontractor bids, purchase requisitions and scheduling work.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical reports and project proposals.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from test results, data collation, and identifying the cost-effective responses to address contamination.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Health and Safety Training Certified and annual refresher (29 CFR 1910.120).

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s degrees and above are preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification (GA P.G. or ability to obtain license).
• At least 10 years of environmental project experience, including task management, proposal writing, client contact, and regulatory interaction.
• Specific knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements especially in the areas of CERCLA and RCRA.
• Experience with site investigations and remediation of environmental impacts to soil, surface water, and groundwater.
• Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.
• Experience with soil logging based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS).
• Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.
• Subcontractor management experience including procuring subcontractor bids, purchase requisitions and scheduling work.
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience writing technical reports and project proposals.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from test results, data collation, and identifying the cost-effective responses to address contamination.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER Health and Safety Training Certified and annual refresher (29 CFR 1910.120).

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations.
• Experience with GIS software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement savings options. Employees also benefit from a flexible and agile workplace model, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture that values diversity and inclusion.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position may require some travel and fieldwork as needed.

About WSP

WSP USA is a U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We serve local communities through our engineering, planning, technical expertise, strategic advisory, and construction management professionals. Our focus is on designing lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.