Assistant Vice President, Hydrogeology

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Assistant Vice President – Hydrogeology for our Albuquerque, NM office. Be involved in projects with our US Mine Water & Environment Group and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client objectives and solves their challenges. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining and hydrogeological projects. Bring your hydrogeology leadership to complex, meaningful work - You’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, shape strategy with key clients, and mentor the next generation of groundwater practitioners while leveraging the depth of a global environmental practice.

Your Impact

Working within our Mine Closure - Mine Environment Team on hydrogeology projects within the mining industry and beyond

Deliver high-level consulting services in mine water management, mine permitting, mine closure planning, hydrogeological and surface water characterization investigations, and environmental impact assessments for global mining clients

Provide senior technical review for documents, ensuring internal quality requirements for deliverables are met, and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

Lead client delivery through project management and regulatory agency communications. Build and maintain strong client relationships through strategic advisory and business development initiatives

Win the work you want to do—shape capture strategies, lead proposals/interviews, and grow key accounts focused in the Southwestern United States and beyond. Develop a client base for providing high-level hydrogeologic and environmental services including identifying additional business development opportunities in the public or private sector

Coach and mentor early and mid-career staff, maintain quality standards, run design and data interpretation reviews, and be part of a collaborative, inclusive team culture

Direct field programs, with a strong focus on health & safety culture

Contribute to large, cross functional and multidisciplinary projects with on-call components while working collaboratively with engineers, geochemists, ecologists, GIS specialists, and other environmental experts

Who You Are Required Qualifications

BSc in geology, civil engineering, mining, environmental science or close related field

10+ years of experience in mining hydrogeology, with a strong track record working across the full mining lifecycle

Proven leadership in delivering large-scale, multi-disciplinary mining projects

Proven client facing leadership—program management, scope/budget ownership, risk management, and stakeholder engagement

Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization

Proficiency with office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most cost-effective responses that will minimize waste, prevent pollution, and conserve resources.

Ability to interact with a wide variety of sources, including project managers, clients, and sector-wide staff.

Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally to support project delivery and client engagement may be occasionally required depending on project-specific requirements

Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to distill complexity into crisp, defensible recommendations

Passion for shaping sustainable mining practices and driving innovation

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

MSc or PhD in Hydrogeology, or close related field.

Professional designation (e.g., P.G. or equivalent)

Proven expertise in closure/closeout planning and permitting for mine sites

Knowledge of New Mexico environmental regulations or ability to learn

Strong experience with water quality and geochemistry is highly desired

Experience integrating geological, geochemical, and hydrogeology disciplines

Leadership and mentorship track record

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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.

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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?

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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