What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Geologist position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Geologist with 5 or more years consulting experience to join our Alaska Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have an office in Anchorage, Alaska.
WSP’s Alaska Team offers multi-disciplinary projects including geotechnical investigations, near-surface geophysical investigations, geological mapping projects, and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations range from local to statewide. We have in-house experts in engineering, environmental remediation, and graphics/GIS who support Alaskan projects, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Geologist with 5 or more years consulting experience to join our Alaska Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have an office in Anchorage, Alaska.
WSP’s Alaska Team offers multi-disciplinary projects including geotechnical investigations, near-surface geophysical investigations, geological mapping projects, and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations range from local to statewide. We have in-house experts in engineering, environmental remediation, and graphics/GIS who support Alaskan projects, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.
Your Impact
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings and leading project development pursuits
- Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic and/or geotechnical investigations
- Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including geotechnical drilling and test pit explorations
- Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, or similar data obtained during field investigations to develop conceptual geologic models
- Review geologic samples and geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records
- Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers etc)
- Interpret geologic data and write geotechnical and geologic reports
- Conduct geologic research, write project proposals and reports
- Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff
- Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Geology, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
- 5 or more years of geology (or related) consulting experience
- Willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
- Excellent communication and writing skills, with demonstrated report writing skills
- Consistent and highly accurate project work
- Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
- Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
- Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
- Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy
- 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
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
- Master’s Degree is preferred
- Professional geologist registration
- Experience managing complex subsurface investigations including geotechnical drilling, soil classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation
- Experience managing mid to large-size, multi-disciplinary projects
- Specialized computer skills including database applications, ArcGIS, and gINT (or similar platform)
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired