Senior Geologist: Groundwater & Landfill Lead

King County; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Lead Geologist for the Solid Waste Division’s LEGEND unit to provide senior leadership on groundwater assessment and monitoring for landfills. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams, preparing hydrogeologic evaluations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across post-closure projects.

The position collaborates with engineering, permitting, community relations, and contractors, supervising consultants and staff to deliver timely solutions while maintaining

Qualifications

• Lead geological project oversight for landfill projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental investigation and feasibility studies for landfill projects.

Skills

Project management

Geotechnical engineering

Hydrogeology

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in earth science/hydrogeology/geology

Licensed Geologist

Tools

MS Project

Job description

King County is seeking a Lead Geologist for the Solid Waste Division’s LEGEND unit to provide senior leadership on groundwater assessment and monitoring for landfills. The role includes managing multidisciplinary teams, preparing hydrogeologic evaluations, and ensuring regulatory compliance across post-closure projects.

The position collaborates with engineering, permitting, community relations, and contractors, supervising consultants and staff to deliver timely solutions while maintaining