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Lead Mine Reclamation Soil Scientist

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Job Summary

Lead and contribute to multiple mine reclamation soil science programs in the southwest US, delivering consulting services in soil data collection, analysis, reporting, and permitting. Focus areas include hard-rock mine reclamation, coal reclamation, and habitat restoration, guiding closure plans, soil cover designs, and revegetation protocols with a multidisciplinary team.

Location: Albuquerque

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

•Lead the development of mine closure plans, soil cover designs, and revegetation protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists
•Oversee borrow material investigations and soil inventories to identify suitable reclamation materials and soil characteristics
•Direct quantitative seepage, vegetation, and erosion monitoring studies to ensure compliance with state and federal permit requirements
•Navigate complex regulatory frameworks to secure approvals for mine operations and closure activities
•Manage a variety of soil science projects on reclaimed mine lands including field logistics, staffing, budgets and scheduling, data collection, and report generation

Key Requirements

•Master of Science in Soil Science, Environmental Science, Range Science, Geology, or closely related field; Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience accepted
•10 to 15 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting with a focus on mining/land restoration
•Strong practical experience in soil science, soil cover design, and laboratory/field testing (USDA, USCS)
•Experience with field protocols to describe and sample soils, testing protocols (USDA/USCS), and vadose zone/meteorological monitoring sensors
•Proven ability to manage and mentor junior staff and navigate local, regional, and federal mining regulations

Experience:10-15 yearsMiningSoil scienceEnvironmental consulting

Education:Bachelor's in Soil Science

Skills:GISPythonRArcGISExcelPower BI

Tech Stack:ArcGISPythonRExcelPower BIGIS

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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