Lead Engineering Geologist - LG or LEG

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 an experienced and motivated Lead Geologist/Engineering Geologist to our Redmond, WA office. The following locations will also be considered: Seattle, WA.  The candidate would be involved in projects with our Ground Engineering and Materials, Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

The qualified candidate shall have broad skills in the field of applied geology and engineering geology, be registered as a Geologist and/or Engineering Geologist or capable of obtaining their license in the State of Washington. The candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering consulting (15 or more years preferred). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated project experience in geological and geotechnical core logging as well as exposure to and participation in grouting of dam foundations, installation and use of sleeved packer systems, drilling and grouting of bedrock to depths over 200 feet.  A strong background in engineering geology and experience in planning and executing field exploration programs, writing proposals and reports, and managing client and project deliverables is highly desirable. The position requires effective verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated team leadership skills, a positive attitude, good business acumen and strong task management skills.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who would enjoy joining a team of 25 geologists and geophysicists who are focused on client needs in the geosciences. The ideal individual will have experience overseeing Drill Rig Geologists; be responsible for final interpretation of diamond drill core, televiewer, and hole alignment data; and have minimum of 10 years of overall experience in geological/geotechnical core logging as well as dam foundation drilling and grouting projects. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team, setting goals, and working with senior colleagues to provide mentoring and growth opportunities to our junior staff.  We are looking for someone who is client focused, delivers quality consulting services, and works to grow the client and project opportunities for the Geoscience Team and the office.

Your Impact

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients by providing technical expertise, being responsive and providing quality and cost targeted consulting services
• Plan and manage simple and complex subsurface field geologic exploration programs including drilling and test pit explorations
• Provide final interpretation of core, televiewer, and hole alignment data
• Provide interpretation of subsurface conditions and develop conceptual geologic models
• Review geologic samples and assign geologic unit identification, assign laboratory testing, and supervise the preparation of exploration records
• Supervise and manage geologists to perform geologic field reconnaissance and mapping for the identification of geologic hazards
• Proficiency and familiarity with rock mass characterization and all rock and soil logging processes
• Ability to act as liaison between drill rig geologists and grouting experts
• Provide direction on the installation of monitoring wells and geotechnical instrumentation (VWP’s, inclinometers, transducers etc.)
• Conduct geological research, write, and review project proposals
• Interpret geological data and write and review geotechnical and geologic reports
• Provides technical direction and oversight as well as mentoring and training to junior-level Golder staff.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• 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 requir