Senior Geochemist

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Geochemist to join their Mine Environment team in Lakewood, Colorado. This exciting role offers the chance to work on diverse geochemistry-related projects within the global mining sector. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, supporting various initiatives from permitting to reclamation. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical skills, a solid understanding of environmental regulations, and a passion for mentoring junior staff. Join a company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, ensuring your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Flexible workplace model

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in geochemistry or consulting.
• Strong quantitative background with focus on aqueous geochemistry.
• Knowledge of mining-related environmental practices.

Responsibilities

• Support geochemical projects including permitting and reclamation.
• Manage and analyze data for geochemical investigations.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff in project execution.

Skills

Geochemistry

Data Analysis

Geochemical Modeling

Hydrology

Statistical Tools

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology or Geochemistry

Graduate degree in Geology or Geochemistry

Tools

Excel

EQuIS

Python

R

PHREEQC

Geochemist’s Workbench

GoldSim

MIN3P

Job description

WSP has a new opportunity for an Senior Geochemist to join our Mine Environment team in Lakewood, Colorado on a full-time basis. 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.

The selected candidate will support geochemistry-related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the global mining industry. You will work directly with our senior geochemists on challenging projects and be responsible for contributing to mentoring and supervision of junior staff, data analysis and interpretation, geochemical modeling, proposal development, and technical reporting. You will contribute to the growth of our geochemistry team of professionals in the United States, while supporting our mine water hydrogeology and mine waste management projects. Projects typically involve permitting, baseline characterization studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation. We are looking for someone to bring their talents, training, enthusiasm, and solutions-oriented focus to work as a valued and respected member of our multidisciplinary team as we tackle challenging environmental problems by delivering relevant solutions.

In addition to strong technical skills, you will also have knowledge and experience with applicable legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards within the United States, and demonstrate the successful management and delivery of projects, meeting WSP’s high standards for quality and client satisfaction.

A day in the life

• Provide support for geochemical projects, including permitting, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation, in particular, for the mining industry, but also for the oil and gas, power, and solid waste industries
• Support the development of proposals, schedules and budgets related to the completion of geochemical investigations and characterization studies associated with groundwater, surface water, liquid and solid wastes, and geological materials
• Working in project teams to develop and execute:
  • Project proposals and assessment approaches
  • Model development, calibration, and validation
  • Technical reports, memorandums, presentations, and other project deliverables
• Supporting and/or leading multiple projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget
• Designing, planning, and overseeing field programs for clients
• Managing, analyzing, and interpreting measured and modelled data, and providing technical review and quality control for data collection, management, and analysis
• Work with multi-disciplinary project teams to integrate results of geochemical characterization programs into large scale environmental assessments, side-wide water quality models, geochemical models, hydrogeology models, and water treatment and acid-rock drainage/metal leaching management plans
• Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff to develop their skillsets including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills
• Take an active role in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Actively promoting a “Safety-First” focus
• 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

• Bachelors degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field, with a strong quantitative background and focus on aqueous geochemistry; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in geochemistry, consulting or an adjacent professional field
• Understanding of hydrology, hydrogeology, and surface water and groundwater interactions
• Knowledge of mining related environmental practices and standard geochemical characterization methods
• Experience with data management and statistical tools (e.g., Excel, EQuIS, Python, R)
• Experience with industry-standard modelling software such as PHREEQC, Geochemist’s Workbench, GoldSim, MIN3P, or similar software
• Demonstrated experience in working with teams to deliver work products in a timely fashion, ideally within a consulting environment
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to execute written reports and presentations to convey technical results to a range of audiences
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a collaborative work environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team, in our hybrid work environment
• 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, including international, may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in Geology, Geochemistry, or related field, with a strong quantitative background and focus on aqueous geochemistry
• Previous experience working as a consulting geochemist or scientist
• Experience working with government regulators
• Experience with hydrogeological modeling and hydrogeological model review
• Experience in design and implementation of field programs
• Experience as a project manager for multi-disciplinary projects
• Knowledge of coal combustion residue (CCR) chemistry and regulatory context
• Understanding of laboratory analytical methods

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.

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 68942
• Posting Date 04/28/2025, 08:22 PM

About Us

About WSP

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?

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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