Senior Geologist or Environmental Scientist

WSP in the U.S.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Geologist or Environmental Engineer to support site investigation and remediation projects across the Midwest. This role is integral in developing remediation strategies, preparing technical reports, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of environmental consulting experience. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and retirement savings options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Experience with soil and groundwater remediation and in-situ treatment technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual site models (CSMs) and remediation strategies.
• Prepare technical reports including remedial action plans and closure documentation.
• Drive projects through regulatory closure.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Site investigation

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science

Job description

What if you could shape built and natural environments—and the future of those that use them? At WSP, you can.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Geologist or Environmental Engineer to support our growing site investigation, remediation, and closure projects across the Midwest. This role will focus on environmental remediation, site investigation, and closure activities supporting corrective action, source area remediation, and site closure.

Your Impact

• Develop conceptual site models (CSMs) and remediation strategies
• Prepare technical reports, including work plans, remedial action plans, site investigation reports, and closure documentation
• Drive projects through regulatory closure (RCRA, CERCLA, and State Lead)
• Design and implement in-situ remediation technologies (e.g., chemical oxidation, bioremediation, soil vapor extraction)
• Lead and support environmental site investigations and remediation
• Perform and oversee soil and groundwater sampling, logging, and site characterization activities
• Support corrective action strategies, including remedy selection and performance monitoring
• Interpret and analyze geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data to support risk‑based decision‑making
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and QA/QC procedures
• Conduct and oversee subsurface investigations (borings, monitoring wells, and trenching)
• Evaluate contaminant fate and transport in soil and groundwater systems
• Mentor junior staff and support project delivery execution

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Soil and groundwater remediation
  • In-situ treatment technologies including injections
  • Site investigation and site closure
  • Report Writing
• Experience with data analysis, interpretation, and QA/QC standards
• Ability to work both independently and in team environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to obtain
• PFOA/PFAS Experience
• Experience with RCRA Corrective Action, CERCLA Remedial Action and State Lead Programs
• Project management experience (scope, schedule, budgets)
• Familiarity with state‑specific Midwest regulatory programs

Benefits

Employees are 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

Eligibility

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