Senior Principal Geologist & Remediation Strategy Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Redmond; On-site; AUD 182,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Redmond/Portland seeks a Senior Principal Geologist / Senior Technical Manager to lead complex environmental investigations and remediation programs. You will guide strategy, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and advise clients and regulators on liability and compliance.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, you will shape project approaches, mentor staff, and support business development while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions across MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA frameworks.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience.
• Professional registration as a Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG), Professional Geologist (PG), or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise with Washington MTCA, Oregon environmental regulations, CERCLA, RCRA, and related programs.
• Significant experience leading contaminated site investigations and remedial actions.
• Strong technical writing, data interpretation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical issues and client relationships.
• Experience working effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior technical expert and reviewer for site investigation, remediation, groundwater, and environmental compliance projects.
• Lead development of conceptual site models, investigation strategies, remedial analyses, and corrective action approaches.
• Provide technical oversight of complex environmental assessments and remedial programs under MTCA, CERCLA, RCRA, and related frameworks.
• Interpret complex environmental, hydrogeologic, geochemical, and regulatory data to support decisions.
• Deliver technical excellence through peer review and quality assurance of project work products.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on liability, remediation strategy, compliance, and risk management.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory agencies at federal, state, tribal, and local levels.
• Support remedy selection, regulatory negotiations, permit compliance, and long-term site management.

Skills

Technical writing

Data interpretation

Communication

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Safety and quality mindset

Education

B.S. Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Science or related

M.S. Geology / Hydrogeology / Environmental Engineering or related

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Redmond/Portland seeks a Senior Principal Geologist / Senior Technical Manager to lead complex environmental investigations and remediation programs. You will guide strategy, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and advise clients and regulators on liability and compliance.

Based in the Pacific Northwest, you will shape project approaches, mentor staff, and support business development while delivering high-quality, compliant solutions across MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA frameworks.