Lead Environmental Geologist

3 weeks ago

Topeka, United States WSP Full time

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Geologist for our Kansas City, MO office. The following locations will also be considered: Topeka, KS and Wichita, KS. 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. 

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for the collection, identification, compiling, and analysis of geological data from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor). Plans and executes subsurface investigation projects, due diligence projects, and other environmental investigations. Ensures that documentation and recommendations accurately describe the results of geological analyses, and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Assists project leadership with environmental site assessment, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

Provide guidance with data collection efforts for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys. Conduct environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).Lead site investigation, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations.Prepare more complex data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations.Ensure regulatory requirement compliance pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, remedy, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination.Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities.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 pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control project and programs.Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work.Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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. 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.Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.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 UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines. Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells. Experience writing 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 of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.Effective at coordinating and assertively directing others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others 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:

Master’s Degree is preferred.Essential professional licensure/certification.40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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Additional Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

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