Senior Level Remediation Geologist - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - 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 exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a Senior Level Environmental Remediation Geologist for our Northern California business. The position is open to be based out of the following office locations: Oakland, Roseville, Rancho Cordova, and Costa Mesa.    

We are looking for a candidate with experience in consulting, selling, managing, designing and implementing Environmental Multi-media Remediation programs for a variety of clients in the Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas and Transportation sectors. Someone who is excited and motivated about the opportunity to help expand our environmental consulting business in California and the West. WSP’s California offices provide a broad range of services in engineering and environmental sciences including environmental assessment and remediation, water/wastewater engineering, water resources, environmental compliance, geotechnical design, stormwater infrastructure design, materials testing, and decision analysis.  

Your Impact

• Lead/Perform Business Development within the Oil & Gas and Industrial/Commercial Sectors for environmental remediation, engineering and related services
• Perform oversight, mentorship and direct the efforts of staff- and project-level geologist and scientists
• Lead preparation of technical reports and proposals
• Successfully interact with Local Business Leader, Office Manager, Sector Lead, other Senior-level employees in the office and firm-wide
• Manage multiple projects, being responsible for ensuring that deliverables, schedules and budgets are achieved
• Travel to project(s) as needed, for the execution of project goals and business development
• Meet sales, revenue and delivery goals

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Geology, Geoscience or related science field
• Professional (Registered) Geologist License in California 
• 12+ years related environmental remediation and sales experience
• Strong work ethic
• Must be a self-starter, team oriented with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with, mentor, and direct engineers and technicians
• Must be an excellent Project Manager
• Candidate should have experience with CERCLA, RCRA, DTSC, Water Board and other CalEPA Programs
• Must have consulting experience with petroleum contamination cleanups in soil and groundwater including free floating products (LNAPL) AND/OR must have chlorinated solvent contamination consulting experience for remediation of soil and groundwater
• Must have consulting experience in soil gas and vapor intrusion issues 
• Developing and managing complex environmental remediation projects
• Oversee remediation construction and operation and maintenance of environmental project work
• Must pass 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  
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request 

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Geology, Geoscience, or related field
• PMP Certification

WSP Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $125,200 - $227,000

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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