Early Career Environmental Scientist

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Environmental Scientist for our San Diego, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to maintain and grow our environmental consulting business and possess knowledge and technical skills in storm water management, NPDES compliance, hazardous materials and hazardous waste inventory and management planning, tank management, and solid waste management.

Your Impact

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
• Under general supervision, collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
• Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Under general supervision, conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of relevant experience.
• Effective self-motivation with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and in writing, and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day when necessary for project success and the flexibility to work outside of business hours, when necessary.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Must have the ability to obtain security clearance to access military installations
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and statistical analyses.
• Organized and time management skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information on State and Federal technical guidance, and regulations, and compliance determinations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must complete pre-employment fit for duty physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements
• Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function
• Ability to drive a large pick-up truck
• Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions
• Working in a standing position for the majority of the field work day
• Ability to use hands to operate field equipment
• Ability to obtain a contractors identification card to access military bases.

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $53,200 - $65,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Employee Type: Full
• All locations: US-CA-San Diego
• Job Status: New Graduate
• Primary Location: SAN DIEGO - SKY PARK CT
• Travel Required: 10%

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. www.wsp.com

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.