Senior Vice President Environmental Geologist

Job Description Senior Vice President, Environmental Geologist for our Irvine, California Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team. Responsible for consulting, selling, managing, designing and implementing environmental multi‑media remediation programs for clients in Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Transportation sectors. The role involves expanding WSP’s environmental consulting business in California and the West, leveraging broad engineering and environmental science services. Responsibilities Perform business development within various sectors for environmental remediation, engineering, and related services. Perform Customer Care Lead responsibilities for at least one client. Design, oversee, mentor, and direct staff and project‑level engineers. Lead technical reports, proposals, project work scopes, pricing, budget, and performance metrics for the scientific discipline. Interact with Local Business Leader, Sector Lead, other Principals and Senior‑level employees in the office and firm‑wide. Manage multiple projects to ensure deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved. Meet sales, revenue, and delivery goals. Provide proactive and strategic process and people leadership for the design, implementation, and administration of the scientific discipline’s projects and programs. Drive compliance and accountability with applicable Federal, State, and Local environmental laws, policies, and regulatory requirements. Oversee internal vision and mission for the scientific discipline, keeping certifications and client value ratings improved. Lead scientific discipline meetings and continuing educational opportunities, providing updates and recommendations to staff. Serve as the discipline’s representative/liaison to federal, state, and local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry groups, and community entities. Interpret and summarize complex project data, producing sound scientific and regulatory conclusions. Provide discipline leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and offer high‑level strategic advice to clients. Provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned managers and staff. Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to provide future‑ready solutions for clients. Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Qualifications BS in Geology, Earth Sciences, or related scientific field. 20+ years of environmental investigation/remediation and sales experience in California, with direct client account management. Consulting experience with investigation and remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater, including petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and/or PFAS. Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, and manage multiple larger‑scale discipline‑related programs, documents, projects, and practices for a line of business. California Professional Geologist’s License. Strong work ethic. Strong project and program management experience. Self‑starter, team‑oriented, with excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to manage staff and interact persuasively with employees at all levels. Experience working with multidisciplinary remediation/assessment projects involving the Regional Quality Water Quality Control Board, DTSC, and/or one of the local CUPAs. Ability to mentor and direct geologists, scientists, and technicians. Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, DTSC, Water Board and other CalEPA programs. Consulting experience in soil gas and vapor intrusion issues. Developing and managing complex engineering design and design‑build projects. Overseeing remedy construction and operation and maintenance of environmental projects. Strategic lateral thinking, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and prioritization ability in a pressured work environment. Ability to elicit cooperation from a variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company staff, even without formal hierarchical relationships. Flexibility to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and ability to adapt quickly to change. Advanced knowledge and proficiency with office automation, communication software, technology, and tools used in a corporate environment. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety and anti‑harassment policies. Travel to project(s) as needed for project goals and business development. Successfully complete and pass WSP’s motor‑vehicle screening. Must pass drug test, physical, and background check in accordance with the Company’s policy. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Geology or related scientific field. PMP certification. 40‑hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120). Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training. Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (California): $168,800 – $269,280. WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay for this position based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and internal equity. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, dependent on circumstances not related to protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. Authorization The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr