Assistant Vice President Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation - 17054

Portland, OR

Assistant Vice President Geologist - Site Investigation & Remediation - 17054

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity


WSP is seeking an Assistant Vice President Geologist with 10 or more years consulting experience to join our Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team.  We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have offices in Portland, OR and Redmond, WA.

WSP’s Pacific Northwest Site Investigation & Remediation Team offers environmental remediation and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations are local, regional, and nationwide. We have in-house experts in chemistry, risk assessment, data management, graphics/GIS, engineering, and industrial hygiene who support projects in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide.  The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.

Your Impact

  • Provide leadership to guide project teams as they solve problems and develop solutions for our clients.  
  • Lead teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients, and may fill roles of local subject matter expert and primary contributor on targeted and highly complex tasks, or serve as Task or Project Manager. 
  • Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, sediment and stormwater investigation and remediation; chemical fate and transport assessment; risk assessment; development of conceptual site models; hazardous waste management; permitting; and site planning. 
  • Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations.
  • This position provides opportunity for career growth over time, and the ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to help grow our environmental consulting business.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to
  • WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. or higher in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
  • 10 or more years of post-education environmental consulting experience
  • Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both) if a Geologist/Hydrogeologist
  • Experienced and proficient with Washington (especially MTCA), Oregon, and USEPA regulations
  • Experience working with both government and private sector clients
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Consistent and highly accurate project work
  • Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
  • Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
  • Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
  • Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 

Expected Salary: $130,600 - $155,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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