# Lead Geologist

**Company**: WSP USA
**Location**: Greensboro, NC
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Geologist for their Greensboro, North Carolina office.

The successful candidate will plan, direct, and oversee environmental consulting services in support of public and private clientele.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan, oversee, and mentor environmental scientists and engineers performing technical assignments on environmental projects/programs.

- Provide technical review, oversight, and mentoring to ensure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, and contract requirements.

- Manage projects technically and administratively.

- Oversee development and execution of cross-functional teams performing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations to explain research, findings, and recommendations.

- Plan and direct business development and marketing strategies to capture new clients.

- Represent WSP USA and interact professionally with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.

- Travel to project sites primarily in the Southeast.

- Ensure compliance with company, client, and site Health and Safety standards.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geosciences, or a closely related discipline.

- 7-10+ years of related experience.

- Ability to pursue and develop clients in the public or private sectors.

- Proficient in project management and/or business development.

- Knowledge and experience with Federal and State environmental regulatory programs.

- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership and attention to detail.

- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, and tools.

- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in Geology or a closely related discipline.

- Local contacts within the industry.

- PG or applicable professional certification.

- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).

- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR.

## Skills

### Required
- Geology
- Hydrogeology
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Environmental Regulatory Programs
- Technical Writing
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving

### Nice to have
- Master's degree in Geology
- PG or applicable professional certification
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR

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