Vice President Geology - Site Investigation & Remediation Portland, OR, United States and 1 Pos[...]

Portland, OR, United States

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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 a Vice President Geologist with 12 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 proactive and strategic leadership for the scientific discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.

Actively foster compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Ensure that scientific discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.

Conduct needs analyses and client value surveys to align the scientific discipline’s function with business and project strategy, identifying and addressing any skill gaps or risks within the sector business operations.

Schedule scientific discipline meetings, providing updates and recommendations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to inculcate discipline expertise and innovation into project work.

Serve as one of the scientific discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.

Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics.

Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound scientific and regulatory conclusions.

Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients.

Develop a client base for providing high level environmental risk assessment services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff.

Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

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

12 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: $136,400 - $195,300

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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