Senior Geologist

WSP USA; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 74,200 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and parental leave

Paid sick leave and time off for voting

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Geologist to provide technical guidance for environmental projects in Portland, Oregon. Responsibilities include conducting geophysical surveys, analyzing geological data, and overseeing site investigations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Geology, 5 to 7 years of experience, and strong analytical skills. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and a competitive salary range of $74,200 to $126,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience working as a Geologist.
• Experience in conducting Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments.
• Proficient with geological research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform geophysical surveys and analysis of geological data.
• Assist with environmental site assessments and data collection.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure quality control.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Technical writing

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or related discipline

Tools

Geological software

Job description

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental work processes, due diligence, subsurface investigation, and remediation projects. Conducts geophysical surveys and performs analysis of geological data from various media (soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor). Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on field conditions, movement, and outcome of overall risks to ecological and human health. Assists project leadership with site assessment, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and assisting with their treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Determine well-defined data collection methods for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.

• Assist with environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).

• Research environmental hazmat databases regarding historical property land uses.

• Coordinate site investigation, subsurface boring and trenching oversight, and monitoring of groundwater and extraction well installations.

• Assist with oversight of drilling subcontractors during sample collection, well installations, and well abandonment.

• Prepare data and visualizations such as mineral charts, soil analyses, groundwater modeling, maps geologic cross-sections, and other illustrations.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.

• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.

• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.

• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or clean-up chemical and environmental problems and contamination.

• Oversee equipment/tool performance, calibration, troubleshooting of malfunctions, and inventory control.

• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities.

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but is not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.

• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.

• 5 to 7 years of experience working as a Geologist.

• Analytical skills, and proficient with geological research techniques and protocol.

• Working knowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.

• Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

• Experience sampling soil and groundwater via drilling including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, and other similar drilling methods.

• Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

• Experience with UST investigations and remediation including investigation of hydro-carbon impacted sites.

• Experience with evaluation of vapor intrusion and sampling soil gas per DTSC and EPA guidelines.

• Experience installing groundwater monitoring wells, remediation wells, and soil gas wells.

• Experience writing groundwater monitoring reports and well installation reports.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.

• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.

• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.

• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontracted drillers, excavation contractors, utility locators, and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

• 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.

• Travel requirements may be around 30%, depending on project-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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 (all locations): $74,200 - $126,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, 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.