Senior Geologist

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Geologist with 5 or more years consulting experience to join our Alaska Team. We offer flexible working arrangements to help with work/life balance, and have an office in Anchorage, Alaska.

WSP’s Alaska Team offers multi-disciplinary projects including geotechnical investigations, near-surface geophysical investigations, geological mapping projects, and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations range from local to statewide. We have in-house experts in engineering, environmental remediation, and graphics/GIS who support Alaskan projects, 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

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients by providing technical expertise, attending client meetings and leading project development pursuits
• Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic and/or geotechnical investigations
• Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including geotechnical drilling and test pit explorations
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret geologic, hydrogeologic, or similar data obtained during field investigations to develop conceptual geologic models
• Review geologic samples and geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records
• Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers etc)
• Interpret geologic data and write geotechnical and geologic reports
• Conduct geologic research, write project proposals and reports
• Provide technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level staff
• Collaborate 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, Geophysics, Hydrogeology, or related discipline
• 5 or more years of geology (or related) consulting experience
• Willing to work in the field conducting physically rigorous geologic data collection in a variety of terrain and weather conditions
• Excellent communication and writing skills, with demonstrated report writing 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
• Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
• Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy
• 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
• Professional geologist registration
• Experience managing complex subsurface investigations including geotechnical drilling, soil classification, monitoring well installation and instrumentation
• Experience managing mid to large-size, multi-disciplinary projects
• Specialized computer skills including database applications, ArcGIS, and gINT (or similar platform)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health \& Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910\.120) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired