Senior Geochemist & Hydrogeochemist - Mining Solutions Lead

WSP USA; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Geochemist/Hydrogeochemist to join our Mine Environment team. The role involves supporting geochemistry projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to modeling, reporting, and proposal development across mining and related sectors.

Office options include Lakewood, CO and Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work model. The candidate will lead data analysis, develop conceptual and numerical models, oversee field/lab programs, and contribute to client relationships while

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in geochemistry or related field with strong quantitative background.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional geochemistry/hydrogeochemistry experience.
• Understanding of hydrology and groundwater/surface water interactions.
• Experience with geochemical characterization methods and data interpretation.
• Ability to develop conceptual models and integrate multi-disciplinary data.
• Proficient in data management and statistical tools (Excel, Python, R).
• Experience with geochemical modeling software (PHREEQC, GWB, GoldSim, MIN3P).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead geochemical projects, including permitting, baseline studies, and remediation design.
• Mentor junior staff and provide supervision on data analysis and reporting.
• Develop conceptual and numerical models to describe fate and transport of constituents.
• Plan and oversee lab and field programs; ensure data quality and interpretation.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and client presentations.

Skills

Geochemistry

Hydrogeology

Data analysis

Modeling

Conceptual modeling

Python/R

PHREEQC

Geochemist’s Workbench

Team leadership

Technical reporting

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Geology/Geochemistry/Hydrogeology/Environmental Science

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

PHREEQC

Geochemist’s Workbench

GoldSim

MIN3P

Python

R

Excel

EQuIS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Geochemist/Hydrogeochemist to join our Mine Environment team. The role involves supporting geochemistry projects, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to modeling, reporting, and proposal development across mining and related sectors.

Office options include Lakewood, CO and Redmond, WA, with a hybrid work model. The candidate will lead data analysis, develop conceptual and numerical models, oversee field/lab programs, and contribute to client relationships while