Senior Hydrogeologist

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP in Portland, Maine, seeks a Senior Hydrogeologist to lead subsurface investigations and data interpretation. The role involves guiding data collection, ensuring regulatory compliance, and producing deliverables for remediation strategies and site assessments.

The candidate will communicate findings to clients, agencies, and team members, mentor junior staff, and uphold the firm’s safety and QA/QC standards across projects. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience with subsurface drilling methods (direct-push, hollow-stem auger, sonic).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Guide data collection and compile environmental data from soils, groundwater, and related sources.
• Provide senior technical support for site investigations and remedial optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory data integrity and QA/QC standards.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations communicating findings and models.
• Develop complex data visualizations for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Data analysis

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Hydrogeology

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Hydrogeologist in our Portland, Maine office. Join our Earth & Environment Team and contribute to projects that help clients achieve their objectives and address complex challenges.

In this role, the Senior Hydrogeologist will provide senior-level technical support and guidance for collecting, identifying, compiling, and analyzing data from soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, air/vapor, and other environmental media. This position will also plan and execute subsurface and environmental investigations. The successful candidate will support project leadership with environmental site assessments and corrective action strategies for treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation, while ensuring work is delivered at a quality level that meets or exceeds industry standards.

Your Impact

• Guide data collection efforts to extract, identify, and compile environmental data from soil, soil vapor, groundwater, boring logs, and other site investigation sources.
• Provide senior technical support for site investigation programs, ongoing monitoring, and remedial system optimization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, records, and retention.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that communicate research, findings, and conceptual site models to support remedial decisions or actions.
• Prepare and present complex data sets and visualizations for clients and other stakeholders.
• Engage confidently and professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
• Make responsible, ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience with subsurface drilling methods, including direct-push, hollow-stem auger, sonic, and other exploratory field techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and professionally to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while maintaining strict QA/QC standards.
• High proficiency with technical writing, office automation, communication software, technology, and related tools.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant professional licensure (i.e. PG, LG).
• 40-Hour OSHA Health and Safety Training (HAZWOPER).

WSP Benefits:

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $125,000 - $175,000