Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is seeking a
Senior Technical Manager - Geologist/Hydrogeologist to join our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team in
Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep consulting experience who can own client relationships, lead complex projects, and drive business growth in the local market.
The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in developing and executing complex site characterization and groundwater remediation programs, with an emphasis on hydrogeologic interpretation and risk-based decision-making. This role requires a professional who is equally strong in strategic project execution, client development, and team mentorship.
Our Carolinas team offers a collaborative, close-knit culture backed by the resources of a national platform. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and data specialists to deliver high-quality, defensible solutions across Industrial, Government, Energy, and Transportation sectors.
This is a hybrid role based in Charlotte, with regular in-office presence expected to support team collaboration and client engagement. Regional travel will be required.
Your Impact- Serve as a technical and strategic leader in geology/hydrogeology within the SIR practice
- Develop and grow client relationships in the Charlotte market, identifying and capturing new business opportunities
- Lead complex site investigations, including conceptual site model (CSM) development and refinement
- Provide senior-level oversight of groundwater flow and contaminant transport analysis, fate and transport modeling, and remedial strategy development
- Direct and review subsurface characterization programs, including drilling, geophysics, aquifer testing, and high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) techniques
- Lead and manage complex site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring performance on scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive proposal development, including scoping, pricing, and technical approach
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and growth
- Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, future-ready solutions
- Provide strategic guidance to clients on regulatory strategy, site closure pathways, and risk management
- Ensure compliance with NCDEQ, SCDES, and USEPA Region 4 regulatory frameworks
- Support operational performance by contributing to sales, revenue, and delivery targets
- Uphold WSP's standards for safety, ethics, and quality
Who You AreRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, or related Earth Science field
- 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project delivery and business development
- Professional Geologist (PG) license (North Carolina preferred or ability to obtain)
- Demonstrated success leading client relationships and generating revenue in the local/regional market
- Extensive experience with soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, including contaminants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and/or PFAS
- Strong expertise in hydrogeologic characterization, aquifer testing, and groundwater data evaluation
- Experience developing conceptual site models and supporting regulatory closure strategies
- Experience with vapor intrusion and soil gas investigations
- Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Self-directed, motivated professional with a track record of ownership and accountability
- Familiarity with Southeast regulatory frameworks, including NCDEQ and USEPA Region 4
- Commitment to health and safety practices (OSHA/HAZWOPER)
- Ability to travel regionally as needed
Preferred Qualifications - Master's degree in Hydrogeology or related field
- Experience with groundwater modeling (e.g., MODFLOW or equivalent tools)
- Experience with high-resolution site characterization (HRSC) techniques
- Established network of local clients and industry contacts
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (current or ability to obtain)
- First Aid/CPR certification
What Sets You Apart- You are a self-starter and business builder, not solely a project executor
- You take ownership of clients and outcomes, proactively driving success
- You bring deep hydrogeologic expertise paired with practical, solution-oriented thinking
- You bring local market insight and credibility in the Charlotte/Southeast region
- You thrive in a role that blends technical leadership, client engagement, and team mentorship
