Lead Geologist

12 hours ago

Oakland, 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 USA. As a key member of our geology team, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership and expertise in environmental consulting services to our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct and supervise technical assignments, including field and office work, 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 ensure compliance 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 the preparation of large-scale proposals.
  • Direct staff to perform calculations and direct and supervise junior staff to input data into and/or run standard or advanced computer programs.
  • Recognize and identify discrepancies in results obtained in such 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.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of experience working as a Geologist.
  • PG (California) required.
  • 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; field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions or hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions.
  • Must pass drug test, 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 is preferred.
  • Essential professional licensure/certification.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR preferred).
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
Compensation and Benefits

WSP provides 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.

Expected Salary: $100,000 - $162,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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