What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career Environmental Scientist position at WSP?
Overview
We have an exciting career opportunity for an Early Career Environmental Scientist to join our Tempe, Arizona team. WSP is a leading engineering consulting business in Arizona, providing multi-disciplinary solutions covering all aspects of environmental consulting services, geotechnical engineering, infrastructure design and management, construction services, materials testing/engineering and water supply and resources services. This individual will have the opportunity to conduct environmental field sampling and work with the data they collect. They will learn basic principles of Environmental Assessments, Site Investigations, and Remedial Action efforts.
Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We provide the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Your Impact
- Will work under the mentorship and guidance of a Senior Project Manager.
- Approximately 50% field work. Will to travel to project sites in Arizona and other states. Approximately 30% overnight travel. This includes surrounding states and opportunities for travel within the western region
- Field activities include drilling, well installations (groundwater monitoring, soil vapor monitoring, or groundwater extraction wells), collecting soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment samples as well as documenting field activities.
- Office activities include compilation, management and some interpretation of hydrogeologic data and analytical results.
- Will prepare tables and figures using analytical data and topographic/site maps, and assist in preparation of technical reports, with increasing responsibilities in this area.
- Will work with Excel spreadsheets and may perform statistical analysis of data and other routine scientific calculations.
- Will research literature and regulatory requirements may help prepare permit applications and regulatory compliance reports.
- Follows company safety standards, prepares site-specific Health and Safety Plans and Job Hazard Analyses.
- Contacts and coordinates with subcontractors and sets up POs through internal purchasing system.
- Will interact with clients and subcontractors on site.
Who You Are
Role Requirements
- BS in Geology preferred. Related technical degree including Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering are acceptable.
- 0 - 1 years of solid field work experience (soil borings, well installations, multi-media sampling)
- A May or December 2024 grad maybe a good fit for this opportunity
- Must be a self starter with leadership qualities; capable of reviewing, interpreting and following plans and providing direction to subcontractors.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office.
- Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Arizona and other states. Approximately 30% overnight travel. This includes surrounding states and opportunities for travel within the western region
- Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- 40-Hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations Training.
- Previous mapping experience using air photos, field dimensioning and sketches, and hand-held GPS a plus.
- Previous data management experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of Access and/or AutoCAD and/or GIS a plus.
Physical Demands
- Ability to use hands to operate field equipment.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, if required.
- Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Must pass Health and Safety Training and Fleet Vehicle Driving Courses upon hire.
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites primarily in Arizona.
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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?
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.
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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.
