Senior Technical Manager, Geologist/Hydrogeologist

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Manager – Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep consulting experience who can own client relationships, lead complex projects, and drive business growth in the local market.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical and strategic leader in geology/hydrogeology within the SIR practice
• Develop and grow client relationships in the Charlotte market, identifying and capturing new business opportunities
• Lead complex site investigations, including conceptual site model (CSM) development and refinement
• Provide senior-level oversight of groundwater flow and contaminant transport analysis, fate and transport modeling, and remedial strategy development
• Direct and review subsurface characterization programs, including drilling, geophysics, aquifer testing, and high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) techniques
• Lead and manage complex site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring performance on scope, schedule, and budget
• Drive proposal development, including scoping, pricing, and technical approach
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and growth
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on regulatory strategy, site closure pathways, and risk management
• Ensure compliance with NCDEQ, SCDES, and USEPA Region 4 regulatory frameworks
• Support operational performance by contributing to sales, revenue, and delivery targets
• Uphold WSP’s standards for safety, ethics, and quality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related Earth Science field
• 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project delivery and business development
• Professional Geologist (PG) license (North Carolina preferred or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated success leading client relationships and generating revenue in the local/regional market
• Extensive experience with soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, including contaminants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and/or PFAS
• Strong expertise in hydrogeologic characterization, aquifer testing, and groundwater data evaluation
• Experience developing conceptual site models and supporting regulatory closure strategies
• Experience with vapor intrusion and soil gas investigations
• Prominent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-directed, motivated professional with a track record of ownership and accountability
• Familiarity with Southeast regulatory frameworks, including NCDEQ and USEPA Region 4
• Commitment to health and safety practices (OSHA/HAZWOPER)
• Ability to travel regionally as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Hydrogeology or related field
• Experience with groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW or equivalent tools)
• Experience with high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) techniques
• Established network of local clients and industry contacts
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (current or ability to obtain)
• First Aid/CPR certification