Senior Hydrogeologist

WSP; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist for our Shelton, CT or Valhalla, NY office. You will provide senior technical support on groundwater sampling, aquifer tests, and water withdrawal permitting.

The ideal candidate has a geology/hydrogeology background with 10+ years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to mentor others while meeting regulatory requirements. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geology or hydrogeology and related field.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of water withdrawal laws, regulations and recordkeeping.
• Experience implementing aquifer pumping tests.
• Strong written and verbal communication for scientific and non‑scientific audiences.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead hydrogeology projects and supervise junior team members.
• Guide aquifer tests and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collect samples and analyze data to determine next steps.
• Coordinate with water suppliers, municipalities and developers in the northeast.
• Maintain QA/QC standards and responsible use of company resources.
• Ensure data integrity and proper documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

QA/QC

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Hydrogeologist in our Shelton, Connecticut or Valhalla, New York 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 with collecting samples from various environmental media, implementing aquifer tests, and preparing water withdrawal permits. The successful candidate will work closely with major water suppliers, municipalities and developers in the northeast.

Your Impact

• Continue and help further build a longstanding water supply business
• Steward water-supply projects from beginning to end meeting client needs and meet project quality and financial goals
• Supervise, mentor and train junior staff
• Guide aquifer tests and follow all regulatory requirements associated with those tests
• Data analysis and interpretation to determine the next course of action
• 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.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, records, and retention.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant water supply withdrawal laws, regulations, compliance practices, and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience implementing and managing aquifer pumping tests.
• 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.
• Moderate travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Professional License (i.e. PG, CPG).
• 40-Hour OSHA Health and Safety Training (HAZWOPER).

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): $105,00 - $140,000

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.

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