Senior Environmental Scientist/Hydrogeologist/Geologist

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Scientist/Hydrogeologist/Geologist for our Novi, Michigan office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Join a team of professionals that delivers professional consulting services mainly for the solid waste industry. Tasks may include assisting with the development of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, pollution control, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of air, water, and land resources. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions; and assessing and advising on the short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Work with members of our Earth and Environment Team to provide direction and support existing client relationships.

• Serve as Project Scientist for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction for project execution.

• Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.

• Performs moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plans, schedules, conducts and coordinates project work for large work-scopes.

• Prepares technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.

• Demonstrates competency in a combination of areas including engineering, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.

• Motivates, trains and mentors subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.

• The position may entail approximately 80% office work and 20% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, State and Federal sites involving environmental contamination.

• Prepares Remedial Investigation reports, Remedial/Corrective Action Plans, Remedial designs, and related documents.

• Prepares components of investigation and engineering reports including work summaries, data summaries, engineering calculations, summary tables, figures, engineering drawings and specifications, and report text.

• Prepares technical evaluations and recommendations.

• Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.

• Organizes field work and assigns tasks and provides guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).

• Assists in subcontractor procurement.

• Oversight of drilling activities (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA and Sonic).

• Oversight of soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.

• Review of contractor submittals including equipment, Work Plans and QA/QC plans.

• Tracking payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals.

• Will travel to project sites as required; may include overnight travel.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in environmental science, geology or hydrogeology.

• Minimum 5-7 years experience.

• The candidate must have strong computer and writing skills.

• Must be 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 to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities

• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.

• 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.

• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Environmental Science/Geology/Hydrogeology.

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.