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Senior Hydrogeologist

WSP
full-time
Mount Laurel, NJ
Posted 3/26/2026
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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Hydrogeologist and Groundwater Modeler to join our Earth & Environment Team serving hydrogeologic and groundwater modeling projects for a variety of projects, including energy and mining projects throughout the United States and abroad and environmental investigations and remediation projects in the New Jersey / Pennsylvania region. The position will be based in our Mount Laurel, New Jersey office. This position requires a passion for geology/hydrogeology and groundwater investigations and remediation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional looking to create and collaborate with regional experts within a leading global consulting company. Your Impact • Perform qualitative and quantitative evaluations of the hydrogeologic system to support site investigations/assessments, including analytical and numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling, development of 2D and 3D Conceptual Site Models; feasibility studies; conceptual and detailed Remedial Designs; and remedial system performance evaluations and optimizations.

• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geologic, hydrogeologic, and chemical data obtained during field investigations and remedial action, offering input with developing action plans for further activities.

• Prepare and/or manage technical documents and reports related to investigation/remediation plans, testing, findings, and recommendations.

• Determine and oversee well-defined data collection methods for environmental media

• Routinely collaborate with cross-functional teams in executing project work and serve as a mentor to new staff in hydrogeology/groundwater consulting.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.

• Manage projects, proposals and/or tasks, including budget estimation, scope monitoring, and schedule tracking.

• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures that include, but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, trench and boring, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

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Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in hydrogeology, geology or geoscience-related field.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in a consulting environment.

• Demonstrated experience in interpretation and reporting of hydrogeologic data and applying data evaluation methods to groundwater problems (e.g., hydraulic testing methods, flow calculations, injection evaluations, borehole geophysics).

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Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in hydrogeology program

• Experience with PA and NJ and USEPA/federal regulatory programs

• Professional license (e.g., PG, LSRP)

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