Lead Geologist

WSP
Charlotte, Durham
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 7+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Program management","Project management","Business development","Communication","Technical writing"]

Lead environmental geology work for WSP’s Earth & Environment team, planning, directing, and overseeing environmental consulting programs for public and private clients. Manage technical and administrative project delivery, mentor environmental scientists and engineers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Develop cross-functional teams, prepare technical reports and presentations, drive business development to win new clients, and represent WSP with clients, regulators, and subcontractors. Travel is primarily within the Southeast/North Carolina.

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Lead Geologist

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Job Summary

Lead environmental geology work for WSP’s Earth & Environment team, planning, directing, and overseeing environmental consulting programs for public and private clients. Manage technical and administrative project delivery, mentor environmental scientists and engineers, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Develop cross-functional teams, prepare technical reports and presentations, drive business development to win new clients, and represent WSP with clients, regulators, and subcontractors. Travel is primarily within the Southeast/North Carolina.
Location: Charlotte, Durham
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, oversee, and mentor environmental scientists and engineers on field and office technical assignments.
  • •Provide technical review and oversight to assure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements, and specifications.
  • •Manage projects technically and administratively, including cross-functional scopes, schedules, and budgets.
  • •Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations addressing research, findings, recommendations, and regulatory cleanup/prevention/controls.
  • •Plan and direct business development and marketing activities to capture new clients and represent WSP with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences, or a closely related discipline.
  • •7–10+ years of related experience in environmental/geology work.
  • •Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors.
  • •Proficient in project management and/or business development experience.
  • •Knowledge and experience with Federal and State environmental regulatory programs (including NC, SC, VA).
Experience:7+ yearsEnvironmental consultingHydrogeologyEnvironmental compliancePublic sectorPrivate sector
Education:Bachelor's in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences (or closely related)
Skills:Program managementProject managementBusiness developmentCommunicationTechnical writing
Licenses:Valid driver’s license
Certifications:PGHAZWOPER (29 CFR 1910.120)Basic First AidAdult CPR

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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