Lead Geologist Consultant

1 day ago


Costa Mesa, California, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Geologist to join our team at WSP. As a key member of our geological team, you will be responsible for providing technical guidance and support to our clients and projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and supervise technical assignments, including collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices.
  • Conduct environmental site assessments and lead site investigation, drilling, and excavation oversight.
  • Direct a team and perform geologic/hydrogeologic interpretation of data.
  • Prepare comprehensive work plans, technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data.
  • Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Develop action plans for mid to larger-scale environmental control projects and programs.
  • Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work.
  • Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients.
  • Manage tasks and projects, including budgets and schedules.
  • Train and supervise junior staff.
  • May travel to project sites primarily in California.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of experience working as a Geologist.
  • Proficient with geological research, investigation, technology, measurement tools, software, and techniques.
  • Proficiency with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products, and mitigation programs.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
  • Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
  • Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC guidelines.
  • Experienced with various drilling methods, including soil and groundwater sampling.
  • Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas probes.
  • Experience writing proposals, work plans, groundwater monitoring reports, and well installation reports.
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
  • Demonstrated high-level self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing.
  • Effective at coordinating and assertively directing others in the field to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
  • PG (California) preferred.
  • Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Essential professional licensure/certification.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

We provide a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.



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