WSP

Senior Geologist or Environmental Scientist

WSP • $80K — $110K *
Kansas City, MO 64118In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science)
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting
  • Expertise in soil and groundwater remediation and in-situ treatment technologies
  • Demonstrated ability in report writing and documentation
  • Proficient in data analysis, interpretation, and QA/QC standards
  • Team player with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Develop conceptual site models and remediation strategies
  • Prepare technical documents such as work plans and remedial action plans
  • Drive projects to regulatory closure under RCRA and CERCLA
  • Design and implement in-situ remediation technologies
  • Lead environmental site investigations and remediation efforts
  • Conduct and oversee soil and groundwater sampling and site characterization
  • Evaluate contaminant fate and transport in soil and groundwater systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape built and natural environments
  • Engaged multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Mentorship and support for junior staff
  • Collaboration with clients and regulators
  • Involvement in diverse site investigation and remediation projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

What if you could shape built and natural environments-and the future of those that use them?
At WSP, you can.

We are seeking a Senior Geologist or Environmental Engineer to support our growing site investigation, remediation, and closure projects across the Midwest. This role will focus on environmental remediation, site investigation, and closure activities supporting corrective action, source area remediation, and Site closure

Your Impact
  • Develop conceptual site models (CSMs) and remediation strategies
  • Prepare technical reports, including work plans, remedial action plans, site investigation reports, and closure documentation
  • Drive projects through regulatory closure (RCRA, CERCLA, and State Lead)
  • Design and implement in-situ remediation technologies (e.g., chemical oxidation, bioremediation, soil vapor extraction)
  • Lead and support environmental site investigations and remediation
  • Perform and oversee soil and groundwater sampling, logging, and site characterization activities
  • Support corrective action strategies, including remedy selection and performance monitoring
  • Prepare technical reports, including work plans, remedial action plans, site investigation reports, and closure documentation
  • Interpret and analyze geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data to support risk-based decision-making
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and interface with clients, regulators, and subcontractors
  • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and QA/QC procedures
  • Conduct and oversee subsurface investigations (borings, monitoring wells, and trenching)
  • Evaluate contaminant fate and transport in soil and groundwater systems
  • Mentor junior staff and support project delivery execution
Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in environmental consulting
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Soil and groundwater remediation
    • In-situ treatment technologies including injections
    • Site investigation and site closure
    • Report Writing
  • Experience with data analysis, interpretation, and QA/QC standards
  • Ability to work both independently and in team environments

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Geologist (PG) or ability to obtain
  • PFOA/PFAS Experience
  • Experience with RCRA Corrective Action, CERCLA Remedial Action and State Lead Programs
  • Project management experience (scope, schedule, budgets)
  • Familiarity with state-specific Midwest regulatory programs


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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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