**Our Business** We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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 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-AC2 **About WSP** WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. **NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:** WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.