Lead Geologist

This Opportunity

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Lead Geologist for the Rancho Cordova, California office! This person will provide environmental consulting services in support of public and private clientele. This position requires an individual with effective project management and communication skills as significant client, agency, public, and team interactions are expected. Candidates should be self-motivated and able to work on projects of variable complexity with the desire and ability to mentor and build a strong support team. This position includes both office and field work on project sites in and out of California.

WSP USA's Rancho Cordova, California office provides a broad range of services in engineering and earth and environmental sciences. Our Rancho Cordova staff of approximately 40 engineers, geologists, scientists, and support personnel specializes in environmental planning, compliance, investigation, remediation, and toxicology. We provide comprehensive support through all phases of assessment and remediation, from preliminary screening through remedial investigation, feasibility study, remedial design, and construction oversight. In addition, we provide storm water, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance services.

Your Impact

• Direct and supervise technical assignments (both field and office) and manage entire projects or specific elements of projects.
• Direct a team and perform geologic/hydrogeologic interpretation of data at complex sites including former mining facilities.
• Provide technical review for projects to comply with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements and related specifications.
• Schedule, direct, and supervise field programs and subcontractors as needed.
• Develop and successfully execute project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform business development and marketing activities to capture new clients for WSP USA.
• Prepare proposals and assist in preparation of large-scale proposals.
• Direct staff to perform calculations, direct and supervise junior staff to input data into and/or run standard or, in some cases, advanced computer programs.
• Recognize and identify discrepancies in results obtained in work assignments and follow up with associate/principal personnel to resolve these situations.
• Responsible for preparing complete drafts of technical reports.
• Represent WSP USA and interact in a professional manner with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.
• May travel to project sites primarily in California and Nevada.
• Understand and apply company, client, and site Health and Safety standards.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.

• 7 to 10 years of experience working as a Geologist.

• Qualified candidate should have experience with the following:

• Strong work ethic and must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a team and achieve team objectives.

• Flexible to work outside normal business hours, as required; filed activities may require working in unfavorable weather condition or hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions.

• Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (Motor Vehicle Safety) policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• Project management experience/training
• PG (California).
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
• Understanding of and/or experience with federal projects and CERCLA (Superfund) regulations and processes

WSP 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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $93,600 - $136,930

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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