Senior Geologist
hace 3 días
Anchorage
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 #LI-SR1