Staff Geologist

We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences.

Our team of multidisciplinary professionals collaborates daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As a Lead Geological Engineer/Engineering Geologist, 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.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our Geoscience Team in our Redmond, WA office. Seattle, WA office location will also be considered.

The ideal candidate will have broad skills in the field of applied geology and engineering geology, be registered as an Engineering Geologist, Engineer, or capable of obtaining their license in the State of Washington.

The candidate will have a minimum of 7 or more years of experience in engineering consulting and 5 or more-year client development.

The position requires effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated team leadership skills, a positive attitude, good business acumen and strong task management skills.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy joining a team of geologists and geophysicists who are focused on client needs in the geosciences.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a team, setting goals, and working with senior colleagues to provide mentoring and growth opportunities to our junior staff.

We are looking for someone who is client focused, delivers quality consulting services, and works to grow the client and project opportunities for the Geoscience Team and the office.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including drilling and test pit explorations
• Provide final interpretation of soil, rock core, televiewer, and hole alignment data
• Review geologic samples and assign geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records
• Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards
• Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP's, inclinometers, transducers etc.)
• Conduct geologic research, write, and review project proposals
• Interpret geologic data and write and review geotechnical and geologic reports
• Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff

Requirements include:

• Bachelor's Geology, Earth Sciences or Geological Engineering required, Master's or PhD degree is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated client development/management
• Experience managing simple to complex subsurface investigations including drilling, soil/rock classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation
• Project experience with development and/or associated geohazard projects
• Candidates must be willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous field geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
• Must have excellent communication and writing skills, with demonstrated report writing skills
• Broad experience in transportation, energy, mining and land development projects with both private and public entities
• Experience with management of mid to large-size, multi-disciplinary projects
• Specialized computer skills including database applications, AutoCAD, 3D modeling, GIS, Openground and/or gINT

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.