Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist in our Portland, Maine office. As part of our Earth & Environment Team, you will contribute to projects that help clients achieve their objectives and address complex challenges.
In this role, you will provide senior-level technical support and guidance for collecting, identifying, compiling, and analysing data from various environmental media. You will plan and execute subsurface and environmental investigations, support project leadership with environmental site assessments and corrective action strategies, and ensure high-quality work delivery.
Key responsibilities:
- Guide data collection efforts to extract, identify, and compile environmental data from soil, soil vapor, groundwater, boring logs, and other site investigation sources.
- Provide senior technical support for site investigation programs, ongoing monitoring, and remedial system optimisation.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, records, and retention.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that communicate research, findings, and conceptual site models.
- Engage confidently and professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or a closely related discipline.
- 15+ years of relevant work experience.
- Strong working knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Experience with subsurface drilling methods and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrated self-leadership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- High proficiency with technical writing and office automation software.
Preferred qualifications:
- Relevant professional licensure (e.g., PG, LG).
- 40-Hour OSHA Health and Safety Training (HAZWOPER).
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalisation proceedings.
Compensation:
- Expected salary: $125,000 - $175,000