Geologist
WSPThis Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geologist for our Kentucky operations, with offices located in Louisville and Lexington. 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 for commercial, industrial and government clients. Tasks may include assisting with or leading site investigations, soil or groundwater remedial measures, asbestos/lead paint surveys and abatement activities, and hazardous or solid waste management. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding field conditions and assesses and advises 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 Technical Lead or Task Manager for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction and oversee project execution.
- Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.
- Perform moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate project work for large work-scopes.
- Prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.
- Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including environmental compliance, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.
- Motivate, train and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.
- The position may entail approximately 70% office work and 30% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites involving environmental contamination.
- Prepare components of investigation, remedial and monitoring reports, including work summaries, data summaries, calculations, summary tables, figures, and report text.
- Prepare technical evaluations and recommendations.
- Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.
- Organize field work and assign tasks and provide guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).
- Assist 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, QA/QC plans and payment requests.
- Will travel to project sites as required; will include some overnight travel.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology or environmental science
- 5+ years’ experience.
- 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 and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
- 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 of various aspects of environmental related project, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills when expressing ideas to a technical and non-technical audience.
- Ability to manage and effectively communicate with subcontractors in the field.
- Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Preferred Qualifications
- Applicable Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.
- Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
- 40-Hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
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