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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 currently initiating a search for a Lead Consultant, Hydrogeologist for our Chattanooga, Tennessee office. This position will also offer remote applications nationwide. The following locations will also be considered: Tennessee, Kentucky, and Northern Alabama. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
* Determine well-defined data collection methods for extracting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from soil sampling, soil gas sampling, groundwater sampling, stormwater sampling, boring logs, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
* Determine well-defined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
* Prepare and assist with completing environmental reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects
* Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.
* Perform professional environmental science work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.
* Assist with environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).
* Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
* Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems.
* Oversee equipment/tool performance and inventory control.
* Provide environmental risk identification and impact assessment, offering input with moderate to high-level threat mitigation and permitting activities projects to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
* Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
* Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
* Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
* Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
* Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.
* Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
* Remain current in latest environmental science subject matter and techniques.
* 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
* Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related technical discipline with hydrogeologic knowledge and experience.
* 7 to 10 years of experience working as an environmental professional and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
* Working knowledge and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the environmental practice position.
* Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
* Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations.
* Project management experience with small to mid-level projects
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
* Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
* Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
* Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
* Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
* 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.
* Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
* Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
* 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 this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
* Master's Degree is preferred.
* Professional experience with coal combustion product environmental assessment projects and associated regulations is preferred
* 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
* Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desire
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