Environmental Scientist

Description Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environmental & 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 Environmental Scientist in our 1 Penn Plaza New York, NY office.  Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Provide oversight of investigation and remediation activities. Prepare daily activity reports. Oversee and log soil borings and monitoring wells. Conduct multimedia environmental sampling and monitoring and interpret the results. Perform project research and data gathering. Prepare report materials including text, figures, and drawings. Prepare plans and specifications. Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in geology, environmental engineering, or closely related discipline. 3 to 5 years of prior experience performing site investigation and remediation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project. Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills. Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products. The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately. Ability to travel around the NY/NJ Metro area. Valid driver's license. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in geology, environmental engineering, environmental science, or related discipline. Prior experience providing environmental services in and for NYS and/or NYC agencies. ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD and/or Microstation, Surfer or similar technical software experience. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training (and current refreshers). WSP Benefits:  WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  WSP Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $85,000 - $137,600 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law. #LI-SS2

Created: 2024-11-03