What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hydrogeologist Lead Consultant position at WSP?
Our Business
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. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on challenging and rewarding projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
Are you a Lead Hydrogeologist with 7-10 years of environmental/consulting experience that enjoys technical challenges, leading teams, and building strong client relationships? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? Join our New England North Team in our Portland, Maine office. This position will help lead environmental assessment and remedial investigation projects with responsibilities to include proposal and work plan development, field operations and staff management, project delivery, and report preparation.
The North Atlantic Operations is a multi-disciplinary science/engineering team with over 100 staff that offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. We are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals working to find solutions for our diverse customer base! Our knowledgeable and skilled Engineers, Scientists, Remediation Engineers, Chemists, & Data Visualization Specialists are what make us known in the Industry and drive our recognition for delivering high quality and technical excellence. We realize this success is the result of the efforts and abilities of our people. With such large scope and brand recognition, our employees have the opportunity to work on complex and diverse projects. Our New England North Team takes pride in maintaining a small family-like environment, while also having the structure, resources and opportunities of a large international organization. We are looking to grow our team in supporting our current workload as well as advance our strategic planning and vision - please consider joining us!
Your Impact
Leading, mentoring and working with a team of scientist and other professionals, including junior, intermediate and senior engineers to support WSP’s site assessment and remediation practices.
Collaborating with other WSP offices/environmental staff on projects in the Northeast US.
Liaising with clients, stakeholders and agencies as required by each assignment.
Participating in global corporate technical practice groups with the goal of elevating our technical excellence and visibility in the eyes of our clients.
Assessing effectiveness of groundwater/soil remediation and assisting in groundwater remedy optimization.
Providing input for scope of work for remedial investigations.
Developing CSMs and supporting 3D visualization.
Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients.
Providing technical leadership to a diverse team ranging from junior to senior level staff including monitoring, mentoring and leading the growth of team members.
Assisting in the identification and recruitment of high-quality staff in order to grow and expand the technical capabilities of the group.
Providing direction under applicable State and Federal regulations.
Overseeing quality control including review and approval of technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline
7-10 years environmental consulting experience
Experience with CERCLA and RCRA-based investigations.
Demonstrated knowledge/experience with fractured bedrock hydrogeology
Proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Proficient in Surfer or other contouring software
Experience with aquifer testing analysis using analytical software programs (e.g. AQTESOLV, AquiferTest)
Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
M.S. degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Water Resources
Professional registration such as PE, PG, or other relevant license
Experience with analytical models (e.g., REMChlor, BIOChlor, etc.)
Experience with groundwater modelling using software programs (e.g., mODFLOW, Groundwater Vistas, etc.)
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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.
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WSP provides 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.
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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.
