Senior Principal Geologist

WSP
Redmond
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 125,600 - 175,000 annuallyFunction: Solutions Engineering & Sales EngineeringEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical writing","Data interpretation","Communication","Client advisory","Client relationship management"]

Provide senior technical leadership for complex environmental site investigation and remediation projects across the Pacific Northwest. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators on contaminated sites, groundwater and sediment, remedial strategies, and compliance under MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA. Lead conceptual site model and remedial alternatives development, deliver technical oversight with peer review/QA, support proposals and client growth, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.

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Senior Principal Geologist

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Job Summary

Provide senior technical leadership for complex environmental site investigation and remediation projects across the Pacific Northwest. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators on contaminated sites, groundwater and sediment, remedial strategies, and compliance under MTCA, CERCLA, and RCRA. Lead conceptual site model and remedial alternatives development, deliver technical oversight with peer review/QA, support proposals and client growth, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
Location: Redmond
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as a senior technical expert and reviewer for site investigation, remediation, groundwater, and environmental compliance projects.
  • •Lead development of conceptual site models, investigation strategies, remedial alternatives analyses, and corrective action approaches.
  • •Provide technical oversight for complex environmental assessments and remedial programs under MTCA, CERCLA, RCRA, and related regulatory frameworks.
  • •Interpret environmental, hydrogeologic, geochemical, and regulatory data to support technical and business decisions.
  • •Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and regulators and communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,600 - 175,000 annually
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement SavingsPaid LeaveParental Leave

Key Requirements

  • •B.S. degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
  • •12+ years of progressively responsible environmental consulting experience.
  • •Professional registration as a Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG), Professional Geologist (PG), or equivalent credential.
  • •Demonstrated expertise with Washington MTCA, Oregon environmental regulations, CERCLA, RCRA, and related regulatory programs.
  • •Significant experience leading contaminated site investigations and remedial actions.
Experience:Environmental consultingContaminated sitesSite investigationRemediationEnvironmental compliance
Education:Bachelor's in Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science (or related discipline)
Skills:Technical writingData interpretationCommunicationClient advisoryClient relationship management
Licenses:Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG)Professional Geologist (PG)
Certifications:Licensed Hydrogeologist (LHG)Professional Geologist (PG)OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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