WSP

3 weeks ago

Lead Geologist

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Job Summary

Plan, direct, and oversee environmental consulting work for public and private clients as part of the Earth & Environment Team. Lead and mentor environmental scientists and engineers, provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with environmental laws, and manage project execution including scopes, schedules, and budgets. Produce technical reports and presentations, support strategy and delivery, drive business development to capture new clients, represent WSP with clients and regulators, and may travel to project sites in the Southeast.

Location: Charlotte, Durham

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Plan, oversee, and mentor environmental scientists and engineers performing field and office technical assignments.
•Provide technical review/oversight/mentoring to ensure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, and contract requirements.
•Manage projects technically and administratively, including coordinating cross-functional teams on scopes, schedules, and budgets.
•Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations on research, findings, recommendations, and compliance outcomes.
•Direct business development and marketing strategies to capture new clients and represent WSP with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisability InsuranceLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

•Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences, or closely related discipline.
•7-10+ years of related experience.
•Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, SC, VA) environmental regulatory programs.
•Proficient in project management and/or business development, including ability to develop public or private clients.
•Valid driver’s license and ability to pass physical and background check.

Experience:7-10 yearsEnvironmental consultingHydrogeologyEnvironmental compliancePublic sectorPrivate sector

Education:Bachelor's in Geology

Skills:CommunicationProgram managementMentoringClient developmentCritical thinking

Licenses:Valid driver’s license

Certifications:HAZWOPERFirst AidCPR

Tech Stack:Technical writingOffice automationSpreadsheetsPredictive models

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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