Senior Geologist

Job description / Role

- The ideal candidate will focus on baseline environmental assessments and remediation projects.
- The candidate must have extensive knowledge of environmental geology, hydro geology, and remediation strategies.
- They will lead field investigations, manage site assessments, oversee remediation efforts, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- This role requires excellent technical skills, leadership, and project management abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Baseline Environmental Assessments:
- Perform geological, hydro logical, and environmental sampling and testing
- Develop baseline environmental reports to assess site conditions
- Remediation Projects:
- Design and implement site remediation plans for contaminated sites
- Oversee in-situ and ex-situ remediation activities, including soil and groundwater
- Monitor the effectiveness of remediation programs and suggest improvements
- Field Investigations:
- Lead and manage fieldwork, including drilling, soil/rock sampling, groundwater monitoring, and geophysical surveys
- Provide oversight during the installation of remediation systems
- Analyze and interpret geological and environmental data to make informed decisions
- Project Management:
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure successful completion of baseline and remediation projects
- Develop project budgets, timelines, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within scope

- Bachelor's Degree in Geology or related field is mandatory
- A Master's Degree in Geology or related field is preferred
- Certification as a professional Geologist is preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of environmental consulting work experience with a mix of office experience (writing work plans, reports, coordinating field projects, etc.) and field experience (subcontractor/groundwater/soil sampling, etc.)
- Should be able-bodied as the work requires some physical exertion such as extended periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; lifting; recurring bending or similar activities
- Ability to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., hot, humid, cold, rain, etc.)
- Demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills

About the Company

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.