Lead Geologist - 16931

Be involved in projects with our Regulatory Engineering & Geological Services Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Geologist for our Houston or Baton Rouge office.

The Regulatory Engineering & Geological Services Team supports clients with subsurface geological and engineering concerns for site selection, feasibility, permitting, and petitioning of underground injection control wells for nonhazardous/hazardous waste injection, cavern storage, and carbon sequestration. The team also interacts regularly with state and federal regulatory agencies on behalf of our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•       Map and interpret site geology for suitability for carbon sequestration, industrial waste disposal, oil and gas waste disposal, or salt cavern solution mining and storage. Project sites are located across the U.S.

•       Assist with the development of technical permit applications for disposal well and salt cavern operators.  Projects include new well development, modifications and amendments, and renewals.

•       Participate in feasibility studies, supports drilling activities (remotely), supports regulatory compliance issues, and other duties as assigned.

•       Assist the project manager with client and regulating agency on small and medium sized projects.

•       Complete high-quality deliverables on-time within project scope-of-work and budgeted hours. 

•       Work with multidisciplinary team of geologists, engineers, CAD specialists, and administrative assistants to deliver successful projects.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges.  If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Minimum Qualifications:

•       Bachelor of Science in Geology.

•       Professional Geologist License.

•       >12 years of experience working as petroleum or environmental geologist or hydrogeologist.

•       <1 year of experience working as an environmental consultant with regular and sustained client and regulatory engagement.

•       Experienced with technical writing and developing large technical documents.  Writing samples will be requested during the interview.

•       Travel expected to be < 10%. 

•       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.

•       Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

•       This role is subject to a client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of the client mandated drug/alcohol testing policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

•       Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

•       Master of Science in Geology.

•       Permitting experience with TCEQ, LDNR, US EPA or similar.

•       Permitting experience in Underground Injection Control (UIC) experience.

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