Early Career Environmental Engineer - WSP USA
Durham, NC
About the Job
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 seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer or to join our Environmental Compliance Team out of our Durham, NC office.
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the development of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, pollution control, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of air, water, and land resources. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
+ Support air quality environmental compliance-related projects, including gathering field data from job sites through personnel interviews, records review, and direct measurement.
+ Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
+ Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
+ Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
+ Conduct scientific and engineering calculations, analyze and interpret technical data, and create clear, concise reports and presentations.
+ Provide technical memorandums and reports, ensuring thorough review and accurate summarization of environmental regulations.
+ Offer organizational support to Durham office staff in a range of in-office tasks, which may vary and include reviewing compliance requirements and preparing project documentation.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
+ Complete training on assigned tasks to develop expertise.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
+ 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
+ Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and scientific information clearly to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
+ Proven capability to multi-task effectively, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic work environment.
+ Self-motivated with a problem-solving mindset, capable of meeting business objectives under general supervision.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Knowledge of industry-standard environmental compliance practices and record-keeping requirements.
+ Prior internship or related experience in environmental science or engineering.
+ A member of and/or active participant in local professional practice organizations.
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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.
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
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.
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 seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer or to join our Environmental Compliance Team out of our Durham, NC office.
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the development of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, pollution control, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of air, water, and land resources. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
+ Support air quality environmental compliance-related projects, including gathering field data from job sites through personnel interviews, records review, and direct measurement.
+ Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
+ Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
+ Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
+ Conduct scientific and engineering calculations, analyze and interpret technical data, and create clear, concise reports and presentations.
+ Provide technical memorandums and reports, ensuring thorough review and accurate summarization of environmental regulations.
+ Offer organizational support to Durham office staff in a range of in-office tasks, which may vary and include reviewing compliance requirements and preparing project documentation.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures.
+ Complete training on assigned tasks to develop expertise.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
+ 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
+ Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory and scientific information clearly to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Attention to detail, critical thinking, and strong organizational skills.
+ Proven capability to multi-task effectively, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic work environment.
+ Self-motivated with a problem-solving mindset, capable of meeting business objectives under general supervision.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Knowledge of industry-standard environmental compliance practices and record-keeping requirements.
+ Prior internship or related experience in environmental science or engineering.
+ A member of and/or active participant in local professional practice organizations.
#LI-AB2
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
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.
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