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    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Herndon, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridg...

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    Herndon, VA

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    Herndon, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Herndon, VA

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    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Herndon, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Herndon, VA

    Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Herndon, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry...

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    Herndon, VA

    Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry...

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    Herndon, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

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    Troy, NY

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    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry...

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    Virginia Beach, VA

    Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry...

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    Virginia Beach, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridg...

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    Virginia Beach, VA

    Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridg...

    This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridge Inspection Team Leaders for our Virginia Beach, Richmond and Herndon, V...

    Virginia Beach, VA
  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

    Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made str...

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    Richmond, VA

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    Richmond, VA
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    Richmond, VA

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    Richmond, VA
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    Richmond, VA

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    Richmond, VA
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    Richmond, VA

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  • Posted - Jun 28, 2024

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    New York, NY

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Marine Fisheries Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:54
Herndon, VA

Job Description

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 a Marine Fisheries Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, Va; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine and estuarine fish biology, fish habitats, and fisheries management policy. This position requires evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Who You Are

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [MSA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information, including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on fisheries from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, harassment, and cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine fisheries issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work involving marine fishery issues.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Design, review, and implement fisheries monitoring and mitigations plans for a variety of offshore projects.

  • Assess fisheries data, fishery management plans, and fisheries management council data for population dynamics and fishing industry activity relevant to the development of a project.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Apply standard biological survey methods to collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate sampling and monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate and interpret field data obtained during field investigations.

  • Manage projects to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

  • Evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Your Impact

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience and a post-graduate degree (e.g., master's or Ph.D.) in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience preparing permit applications for offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, and/or construction-related monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Proficiency in the application of statistical software (e.g., R, MATLAB, PRIMER, SAS) is preferred.

  • Knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations, including NEPA, MSA, ESA, CZMA. Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus.

  • Experience developing an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and/or Biological Assessment is highly preferred.

  • Familiarity with passive acoustic monitoring equipment (e.g., VEMCO/Innovasea) a plus.

  • Extensive knowledge of fish species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, laboratory analysis, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques, follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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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.



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Bridge Inspection Team Leader - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:54
Herndon, VA

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridge Inspection Team Leaders for our Virginia Beach, Richmond and Herndon, VA offices. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The Team Leader shall use their education, licensure and relevant work experience to perform independent and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to the owners for repair, rehabilitation or replacement.

Your Impact

- Lead teams in performing field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the Mid-Atlantic for deterioration and structural damage.

- Plan and prepare field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

- Write technical reports for inspection work completed in the field.

- Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

- Plan, schedule and perform bridge inspections in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges

- Perform engineering calculations on various bridge repair designs, bridge load ratings, and construction inspections.

- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures to ensure work is completed in a correct manner.

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

- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.

- 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.

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

- 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.

- Virginia Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

- FHWA-NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.

- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Physically capable of performing field work including climbing ladders (40ft or less) and in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.

- Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.

- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

- 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 overnight travel may be required depending on project location.

Preferred Qualifications:

- FHWA-NHI 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection of Steel Bridges or Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members

- FHWA-NHI 130087 Inspection & Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures

- Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.

- Experience with engineering calculation software (Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).

- Experience using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR)

- Interest in UAS Drone flying

- Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)

- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world

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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Senior Marine Mammal Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:54
Herndon, VA

Job Description

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 a Senior Marine Mammal Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine mammal biology and behavior in response to environmental stressors, particularly acoustic signals. This position requires the evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Your Impact

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Marine Mammal Protection Act [MMPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on marine species from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustical impacts to protected marine species (i.e., marine mammals, sea turtles, and ESA-listed fish species).

  • Assess potential anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal populations due to harassment or harm from acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, and associated cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine mammal issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work related to marine mammals and other protected species.

  • Contribute to the coordinated development of business opportunities in the field of marine mammal sciences with a focus on underwater noise, marine mammal population health, migration, threats, and ecology.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Design, review, and implement protected species monitoring plans for project activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and all applicable permits.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans to avoid or minimize take of marine mammals.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and/or commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree and a post-graduate degree (e.g., maters or Ph.D.) in Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, permitting and/or construction monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Experience in preparing a NOAA Fisheries Incidental Harassment Authorization application and/or ESA Biological Assessment highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of NOAA Fisheries acoustic criteria for protected marine mammals and the principles of underwater acoustics. Familiarity with acoustic thresholds for other ESA-listed species also preferred.

  • Experience in acoustic modeling using statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab) is highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations related to marine mammals and ESA-related species, including NEPA, MMPA, ESA, CZMA

  • Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus,

  • Experience leading or conducting marine species surveys, particularly as a NOAA Fisheries-approved Marine Mammal Observer or Protected Species Observer, is preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of marine mammal species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts. Familiarity with other ESA-listed species ecology and habitats is also preferred.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, field monitoring, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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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.



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Marine Mammal Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:54
Herndon, VA

Job Description

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 a Marine Mammal Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, Va; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine mammal biology and behavior in response to environmental stressors, particularly acoustic signals. This position requires the evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Your Impact

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Marine Mammal Protection Act [MMPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on marine species from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustical impacts to protected marine species (i.e., marine mammals, sea turtles, and ESA-listed fish species).

  • Assess potential anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal populations due to harassment or harm from acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, and associated cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine mammal issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work related to marine mammals and other protected species.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Design, review, and implement protected species monitoring plans for project activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and all applicable permits.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans to avoid or minimize take of marine mammals.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and/or commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree (or other post-graduate degree) in Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, permitting and/or construction monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Experience in preparing a NOAA Fisheries Incidental Harassment Authorization application and/or ESA Biological Assessment highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of NOAA Fisheries acoustic criteria for protected marine mammals and the principles of underwater acoustics. Familiarity with acoustic thresholds for other ESA-listed species also preferred.

  • Experience in acoustic modeling using statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab) preferred.

  • Working knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations related to marine mammals and ESA-related species, including NEPA, MMPA, ESA, CZMA

  • Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus,

  • Experience leading or conducting marine species surveys, particularly as a NOAA Fisheries-approved Marine Mammal Observer or Protected Species Observer, is preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of marine mammal species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts. Familiarity with other ESA-listed species ecology and habitats is also preferred.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, field monitoring, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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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.



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Entry Level Bridge Inspector - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:54
Herndon, VA

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry-Level Bridge Inspectors for our Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Herndon, VA offices. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the design, repair and construction of bridges, roads, tunnels, and dams. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

- Perform Field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the mid-atlantic for deterioration and structural damage

- Assist with report writing for the inspection work completed in the fields

- Assist with planning and preparation of field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies

- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures to ensure work is completed in a correct manner.

- 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.

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

- Associate degree in a construction related discipline or relevant construction related job experience.

- Proficient self-discipline with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

- Physically capable of performing field work including climbing ladders (40ft or less) and in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.

- Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.

- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

- 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 overnight travel may be required depending on project location.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Engineer in Training Certification

- Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.

- Ability to read plans and specifications to provide entry-level technical assistance on various bridge repair designs and construction inspections

- Interest in UAS Drone flying

- Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)

- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world

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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Design Support Assistant - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Troy, NY

Job Description

About kW Mission Critical Engineering:

Great people. Great places. Great projects. As part of the esteemed WSP family, kW Mission Critical Engineering designs the backbone of today's digital infrastructure. Specializing in data centers and mission-critical environments, we support the Fortune 100's technology, financial, and colocation services, ensuring their operations run smoothly 24/7. Recognized as one of the -Best Places to Work,- we are a team of smart, responsive individuals committed to excellence in engineering and design across the globe.

This Opportunity:

We're seeking a Design Support Assistant to join our growing team! This role is your opportunity to contribute to the creation of detailed, high-quality Telecom and ICT drawing packages, utilizing state-of-the-art REVIT, CAD, and other technical production tools. You'll be part of a dynamic team working on innovative, award-winning projects, with the unique chance to see your designs become reality.

Your Impact:

Revit Modeling: Utilize your expertise in Revit to contribute directly to the development of major data center facilities and top Hyperscalers data centers. Your detailed modeling work will help design the telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity and data management.

BIM/CAD Design Assignments: Work independently on a variety of BIM/CAD design tasks supporting telecommunications engineering disciplines. Your role is critical in producing accurate 2D drawings and 3D models, ensuring technical precision and alignment with project specifications.

Technical Production and Quality Control: Employ state-of-the-art technical tools to create high-quality drawing packages that meet required schedules and quality standards. Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control on design packages to ensure they meet kW Mission Critical Engineering's high standards.

Collaborative Design Process: Engage with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that all telecommunications designs are not only technically accurate but also align with client's visions and operational needs. Your role is crucial for the seamless integration of various systems within each facility.

Professional Growth in a Pioneering Field: Engage with projects that place you at the cutting edge of digital infrastructure. You'll acquire unparalleled expertise in a sector that is defining the future of technology and society.

Who You Are:

You are a detail-oriented professional passionate about telecommunications infrastructure, with a solid understanding of OSP and ISP systems. Your skills extend to intricate pathway planning, sophisticated cabling strategies, and optimal layout of telecom rooms. With a solid foundation in REVIT modeling, you are continually driven to refine your technical abilities and stay ahead in the dynamic field of telecom design.

As a proactive learner and an enthusiastic team player, you thrive in a collaborative environment, sharing your knowledge and gaining insights from peers. You are deeply committed to advancing kW's mission, applying your drafting and design expertise to develop critical telecommunications infrastructure that supports global connectivity.

Your dedication to quality and innovation is evident in every project you undertake, and you aspire to make significant contributions to designs that not only meet but exceed client expectations.

Your Experience & Skills:

Required Qualifications

  • 0-1 year of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings

  • High School diploma or technical degree

  • Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter

  • Ability to travel to project sites

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience

  • Experience with international projects

  • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

Why Join Us:

At kW Mission Critical Engineering, you'll be part of a nurturing environment that encourages personal and professional growth. We are committed to your development, offering a range of learning opportunities suited to your career stage, from foundational training in design software to advanced leadership and technical skills development. Engage in cutting-edge projects that shape the future of digital infrastructure, with a team that values innovation, quality, and collaboration.

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: $40,300 - $66,500

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

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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Entry Level Bridge Inspector - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Entry-Level Bridge Inspectors for our Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Herndon, VA offices. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assistance with the design, repair and construction of bridges, roads, tunnels, and dams. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

- Perform Field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the mid-atlantic for deterioration and structural damage

- Assist with report writing for the inspection work completed in the fields

- Assist with planning and preparation of field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies

- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures to ensure work is completed in a correct manner.

- 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.

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

- Associate degree in a construction related discipline or relevant construction related job experience.

- Proficient self-discipline with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel

- Physically capable of performing field work including climbing ladders (40ft or less) and in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.

- Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.

- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

- 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 overnight travel may be required depending on project location.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree

- Engineer in Training Certification

- Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.

- Ability to read plans and specifications to provide entry-level technical assistance on various bridge repair designs and construction inspections

- Interest in UAS Drone flying

- Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)

- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world

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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Bridge Inspection Team Leader - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Virginia Beach, VA

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Full-Time Bridge Inspection Team Leaders for our Virginia Beach, Richmond and Herndon, VA offices. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

The Team Leader shall use their education, licensure and relevant work experience to perform independent and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to the owners for repair, rehabilitation or replacement.

Your Impact

- Lead teams in performing field work inspecting bridges and highway ancillary structures throughout the Mid-Atlantic for deterioration and structural damage.

- Plan and prepare field inspection trips and maintaining field equipment and supplies.

- Write technical reports for inspection work completed in the field.

- Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.

- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.

- Plan, schedule and perform bridge inspections in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges

- Perform engineering calculations on various bridge repair designs, bridge load ratings, and construction inspections.

- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures to ensure work is completed in a correct manner.

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

- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.

- 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.

- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

- 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.

- Virginia Professional Engineering License (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

- FHWA-NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges.

- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Physically capable of performing field work including climbing ladders (40ft or less) and in close quarters, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.

- Proficiency/Comfortable using hand and power tools.

- The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

- 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 overnight travel may be required depending on project location.

Preferred Qualifications:

- FHWA-NHI 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection of Steel Bridges or Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members

- FHWA-NHI 130087 Inspection & Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures

- Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.

- Experience with engineering calculation software (Mathcad, Sap2000, etc.).

- Experience using AASHTOWare Bridge Rating (BrR)

- Interest in UAS Drone flying

- Comfortable working at Heights (40ft+) and interest in working on Ropes (obtaining SPRAT Certification)

- Enjoys getting out of the office, working outdoors, and seeing the world

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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Marine Mammal Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 a Marine Mammal Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, Va; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine mammal biology and behavior in response to environmental stressors, particularly acoustic signals. This position requires the evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Your Impact

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Marine Mammal Protection Act [MMPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on marine species from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustical impacts to protected marine species (i.e., marine mammals, sea turtles, and ESA-listed fish species).

  • Assess potential anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal populations due to harassment or harm from acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, and associated cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine mammal issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work related to marine mammals and other protected species.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Design, review, and implement protected species monitoring plans for project activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and all applicable permits.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans to avoid or minimize take of marine mammals.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and/or commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree (or other post-graduate degree) in Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, permitting and/or construction monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Experience in preparing a NOAA Fisheries Incidental Harassment Authorization application and/or ESA Biological Assessment highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of NOAA Fisheries acoustic criteria for protected marine mammals and the principles of underwater acoustics. Familiarity with acoustic thresholds for other ESA-listed species also preferred.

  • Experience in acoustic modeling using statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab) preferred.

  • Working knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations related to marine mammals and ESA-related species, including NEPA, MMPA, ESA, CZMA

  • Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus,

  • Experience leading or conducting marine species surveys, particularly as a NOAA Fisheries-approved Marine Mammal Observer or Protected Species Observer, is preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of marine mammal species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts. Familiarity with other ESA-listed species ecology and habitats is also preferred.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, field monitoring, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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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.



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Marine Fisheries Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 a Marine Fisheries Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, Va; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine and estuarine fish biology, fish habitats, and fisheries management policy. This position requires evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Who You Are

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [MSA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information, including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on fisheries from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, harassment, and cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine fisheries issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work involving marine fishery issues.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Design, review, and implement fisheries monitoring and mitigations plans for a variety of offshore projects.

  • Assess fisheries data, fishery management plans, and fisheries management council data for population dynamics and fishing industry activity relevant to the development of a project.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Apply standard biological survey methods to collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate sampling and monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate and interpret field data obtained during field investigations.

  • Manage projects to ensure deliverables meet client expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.

  • Evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Your Impact

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience and a post-graduate degree (e.g., master's or Ph.D.) in Fisheries Science, Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience preparing permit applications for offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, and/or construction-related monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Proficiency in the application of statistical software (e.g., R, MATLAB, PRIMER, SAS) is preferred.

  • Knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations, including NEPA, MSA, ESA, CZMA. Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus.

  • Experience developing an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment and/or Biological Assessment is highly preferred.

  • Familiarity with passive acoustic monitoring equipment (e.g., VEMCO/Innovasea) a plus.

  • Extensive knowledge of fish species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, laboratory analysis, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques, follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

#LI-RR1

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.



Job Detail

Senior Marine Mammal Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 a Senior Marine Mammal Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. This position will be responsible for supporting the development of environmental and permitting documents and interacting with client and regulatory agencies. Our successful candidate must have strong technical research and writing skills with educational emphasis and experience in marine mammal biology and behavior in response to environmental stressors, particularly acoustic signals. This position requires the evaluation and permitting of environmental impacts associated with a range of project development goals, often within a short timeframe. The candidate shall have practical knowledge and experience with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations including proficiency in acquiring regulatory approvals and/or managing project compliance with regulatory requirements. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Your Impact

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Marine Mammal Protection Act [MMPA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Analyze potential impacts on marine species from proposed nearshore and offshore activities, including acoustical impacts to protected marine species (i.e., marine mammals, sea turtles, and ESA-listed fish species).

  • Assess potential anthropogenic impacts on marine mammal populations due to harassment or harm from acoustic effects, vessel interactions, habitat conversion, and associated cumulative impacts.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine mammal issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work related to marine mammals and other protected species.

  • Contribute to the coordinated development of business opportunities in the field of marine mammal sciences with a focus on underwater noise, marine mammal population health, migration, threats, and ecology.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate monitoring equipment.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Design, review, and implement protected species monitoring plans for project activities in accordance with federal and state regulations and all applicable permits.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Author technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documents using industry-standard word processing, GIS, and data management systems.

  • Develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans to avoid or minimize take of marine mammals.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and/or commercial clients.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree and a post-graduate degree (e.g., maters or Ph.D.) in Marine Biology, Marine Science, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, permitting and/or construction monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Experience in preparing a NOAA Fisheries Incidental Harassment Authorization application and/or ESA Biological Assessment highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of NOAA Fisheries acoustic criteria for protected marine mammals and the principles of underwater acoustics. Familiarity with acoustic thresholds for other ESA-listed species also preferred.

  • Experience in acoustic modeling using statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab) is highly preferred.

  • Working knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations related to marine mammals and ESA-related species, including NEPA, MMPA, ESA, CZMA

  • Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus,

  • Experience leading or conducting marine species surveys, particularly as a NOAA Fisheries-approved Marine Mammal Observer or Protected Species Observer, is preferred.

  • Extensive knowledge of marine mammal species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts. Familiarity with other ESA-listed species ecology and habitats is also preferred.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, field monitoring, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

#LI-RR1

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.



Job Detail

Marine Benthic Specialist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 Marine Benthic Specialist to support our U.S. East Coast service area with a variety of offshore, energy, restoration, infrastructure, and other environmental projects. This team member will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that is passionate about meeting our client's objectives and solving their challenges across a wide range of disciplines. The primary office location for this position is flexible and could potentially be based in any number of WSP's East Coast offices including, but not limited to: Herndon, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; Richmond, VA; Palm Beach, FL; Baltimore, MD; Washington, D.C.; Morristown, NJ; Buffalo, NY; New York, NY; Boston, MA; Portland, ME; or Wilmington, NC. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Who You Are

  • Support a broad range of coastal and marine-based projects including linear infrastructure (e.g., transit, fiber optic, and transmission lines), offshore energy installations, coastal habitat restoration, and/or port development primarily within the U.S. Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, with additional opportunities along the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico.

  • Support permitting activities for a range of infrastructure, energy, and coastal development projects subject to regulation under federal law (e.g., Clean Water Act [CWA], Coastal Zone Management Act [CZMA], Endangered Species Act [ESA], Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act [MSA], National Environmental Policy Act [NEPA], etc.).

  • Complete environmental analysis and technical reports based on the best available scientific information including peer-reviewed literature, agency reports, and site-specific data to evaluate a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental protection and monitoring measures.

  • Design, review, and execute benthic sampling plans for large linear infrastructure projects to collect data in support of permits.

  • Analyze potential impacts on marine benthic species and habitats from proposed nearshore and offshore activities and develop appropriate mitigation and monitoring plans.

  • Manage and budget multiple project tasks.

  • Synthesize and summarize large amounts of information contained in design plans, regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.

  • Collect and document field data and observations in a clear and organized manner utilizing appropriate sampling and monitoring equipment.

  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret field and analytical data obtained during field investigations.

  • Use advanced statistical data analysis techniques to evaluate findings, make recommendations, and prepare written and verbal reports. Prepare data tables and visualizations such as charts, graphs, and illustrations.

  • Prepare environmental planning documents and outreach materials for governmental, non-profit, and/or commercial clients.

  • Consult with regulatory staff and stakeholder organizations on marine habitat issues and concerns.

  • Support the development of proposals for potential future project work related to marine benthic community and habitat effects.

  • Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.

  • 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.

  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Your Impact

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor's degree (or post-graduate degree) in Marine Biology, Biological Oceanography, Marine Ecology, or related discipline.

  • Experience supporting offshore environmental projects, habitat impact assessments, permitting and/or construction monitoring (environmental consulting experience preferred).

  • Knowledge of major federal statutes and implementing regulations related to coastal and marine environments, including NEPA, MSA, ESA, and CZMA. Experience developing an Essential Fish Habitat Assessment a plus.

  • Working knowledge of offshore energy policies/regulations and familiarity with one or more U.S. East Coast state regulations a plus

  • Experience conducting marine benthic field surveys.

  • Knowledge of benthic species' ecology and habitats along the U.S. along the U.S. Mid-Atlantic and/or Northeast coasts.

  • Knowledge of relevant research, laboratory analysis, and statistical evaluation methods.

  • Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills. Experience with expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience a plus.

  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Ability to learn and apply new techniques, follow instruction, and work both independently and in a team.

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

  • Proficiency in the application of statistical software (e.g., R, MATLAB, PRIMER, SAS) is highly preferred.

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

#LI-RR1

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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Assistant Vice President, Water Resources Engineering - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
New York, NY

Job Description

This Opportunity

Join our team of experts to build the next generation of stormwater resiliency projects! WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President/ Senior Water Resources Design Lead for our NYC, NY office with an emphasis on leading design and construction of blue-green infrastructure and flood resilience projects with a focus on multi-purpose use and community benefits. As a key member of our water team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of water resources projects with established expertise locally and expertise from across the country that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company's inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions and weekly -Inclusion & Diversity Moments,- and promote Inclusion & Diversity throughout the office through a variety of initiatives designed to reduce bias and raise awareness. Upper management supports these initiatives, and all employees are invited to join their local councils or apply to become an -Inclusion & Diversity Ambassador,- which brainstorm and implement the various initiatives and programs.

Your Impact

  • Utilizing your expertise to enhance our technical skillset and clients in the NYC and Northeast.

  • Lead engineering analysis and design of water resources infrastructure projects including blue-green infrastructure, hydraulic control structures, drainage conveyance systems, pump stations, flood control systems; prepare design drawings and specs, and construction documents.

  • Manage and/or support our Project Managers with planning and designing water resources projects for our local municipal, regional, private utility, and federal markets.

  • Lead and/or support pursuits and proposals.

  • Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations/modeling and determine design requirements for stormwater and water resources infrastructure.

  • Prepare application and supporting documents in support of local, state and federal permitting requirements.

  • Develop strong client relationships.

  • Actively participate in professional civic engagement organizations.

  • Mentor our early career professionals and interns.

  • 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.

  • Support initiatives by taking on additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or closely related field.

  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in the fields of urban green stormwater infrastructure, linear water infrastructure, wet weather planning/management, stormwater resiliency with an emphasis on leading design and planning work.

  • Professional Engineering License in NY and ability to apply for reciprocity in other States.

  • Demonstrated experience as an engineer of record for built projects within budget and set schedules.

  • Knowledge and record of working with agencies including but not limited to NYC DEP, NYC DDC, NYS DEC, USACE, FEMA.

  • Proven record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and sub-contractors on planning and design of water resources projects

  • Experience and strong knowledge of AutoCAD production and civil design software (Civil 3D) and GIS software and applications.

  • Experience with hydraulic modeling software (PCSWMM, HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM, etc.) and interpreting modeling results.

  • Ability to learn new modeling software and techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and comply with company policies.

  • Prior team management experience with strong team building and mentoring skills.

  • Strong skills with technical writing, presentations and communications.

  • Attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

  • Demonstrated excellence and innovation in providing high quality level technical performance.

  • Ability to travel to project sites within the Northeast to support business needs.

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

  • Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Sustainable professional certifications (Envision or LEED)

  • Advanced experience in Civil 3D pipe network and/or pressure network is a plus.

  • Trenchless technology applications.

  • Master's Degree in the above referenced disciplines.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $111,200 - $198,220

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, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or



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Consultant, Software Development - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 28, 2024 04:51
New York, NY

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Data Engineer for our Bridge Inspection Group at Penn Plaza, New York office. Be involved in projects with our Bridge Inspection Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges

Your Impact

This role is responsible for the design, deployment, development, and maintenance of data solutions.

- The Data Engineer will participate in a variety of data-related projects and work closely with Business users, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and build data pipelines that meet the organizations' needs.

- The Data Engineer will deploy and support Data platforms that process and store data from structural engineering, bridge design and bridge inspection in required format.

- Will contribute to software development methods, tools, and techniques and apply agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.

- Design, develop, and implement data solutions to meet business requirements and data ingestion needs, facilitating accurate and timely data availability for analysis and decision-making.

- Extract, load, and Transform (ELT/ETL) data from various sources, including on-premises and cloud-based systems, APIs, databases, and files.

- Develop APIs as needed to transform data in required format from various sources of bridge design and inspection.

- Write well-designed, efficient code that adheres to security standards.

- Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines to identify and resolve issues promptly to minimize disruptions in data processing for on-premises and cloud environments.

- Implement data quality checks and validation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.

- Write complex q- ueries and scripts to efficiently manipulate, transform, and process raw data from bridge inspection.

- Create and execute data validation processes to ensure the reliability and consistency of incoming data.

- Build processes to monitor data quality.

- Continuously optimize data pipelines for performance, scalability, and reliability

- Create and maintain technical documentation.

- Contribute to building and maintaining data catalog and lineage.

- Design and develop CI/CD processes that ensure high availability and agility.

- Develop cloud data services provisioning automation with integrated capabilities of IAM, network, security policies as code, and observability.

- Build tools and services to support data discovery, lineage, resiliency, and privacy compliance across the data platform.

- Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in data engineering, cloud computing, and Azure services to suggest innovative solutions to continually improve the organization's data intelligence capabilities.

- Monitor and report on supplier performance, customer satisfaction, adherence to security requirements and market intelligence.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree, Master's degree is a plus.

- Experience: At least 3 years of relevant experience.

- Prior experience in handling and processing data for structural design and bridge design and inspection is preferred.

- Strong knowledge of Big Data architectures, large data warehouses, and Data Lake solutions.

- Experience designing and implementing Modern Data and Analytics solutions including Lakehouse architecture and medallion architecture.

- Proficient in cloud services including Azure Databricks.

- Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Store, Microsoft Purview, and Power BI.

- Experience with major database platforms including Oracle, SQL Server as well as Cloud databases and NOSQL Databases.

- Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, ELT/ETL principles, and data modeling.

- Experience with data integration techniques for both structured and unstructured data.

- Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, Pyspark, and SQL.

- Experience with Airflow.

- Experience in DevOps, Git Repos, and CI/CD pipelines for code deployment.

- Experience deploying and administering cloud-based data solutions using infrastructure-as-code and infra-automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, etc.

- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud.

- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.

- Experience with Jira, Confluence.

- Proficiency in at least one software engineering methodology, including but not limited to Agile, Scrum, DevOps, Extreme Programming (XP), Kanban, Lean, and Rapid Application Development (RAD).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Masters Degree

  • Experience applying structured validation and testing methods, including but not limited to Unit Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, Acceptance Testing, and Regression Testing.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $87,700 - $114,000

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, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or

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Lead Telecommunications Designer - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Troy, NY

Job Description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the -Best Places to Work.- Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Telecommunications Designer to sit in our New York, NY kW office . As a Telecommunications Designer with us, you will design Outside Plant Pathways and other building systems including MMR/IDF layouts, Cable Tray layouts, Wireless Access Point layouts, and structured Cabling infrastructure layout to support the Controls Network

Your Impact

  • Work independently to perform a variety of BIM/CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines

  • Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D BIM Models using Revit or equivalent BIM program

  • Design low voltage systems for buildings including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and electrical/mechanical control integrations

  • Meet required schedules while producing quality work

  • Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of design packages

  • Perform design tasks for site and building technologies including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and control integrations

  • Independently support the team during design and construction stages of projects

  • Research & recommend fundamental components identified in designs

  • Develop equipment, conveyance and device layouts, floor plan, and riser diagrams

  • Prepare cable schedules and specifications

  • Perform construction administrations tasks

  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions

  • Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

  • Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering and design teams & related practices

  • Implement best practice procedures

  • Integrate project requirements into mission critical facility designs

  • Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client facing meetings

  • Lead Telecom design team on projects

  • Mentor and lead junior designers

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD and has experience in information and communications technology. Strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members are also necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings

  • High School Diploma

  • Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter?

  • Ability to travel to project sites

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Post Gradudate Education/Courses Preferred

  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience

  • Experience with international projects

  • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

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: $86,100 - $142,000

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

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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Construction Manager - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Columbia, MD

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with expertise in managing construction of water/wastewater treatment and pump station facilities, wastewater collection systems.

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.

  • Performing staging and logistics planning.

  • Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.

  • Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.

  • Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.

  • Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.

  • Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.

  • Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.

  • Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.

  • Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.

  • Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.

  • Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.

Who You Are

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field

  • An advanced degree and Professional Certification is desirable

  • 5-7 years of experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.

  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods

  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process

  • Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P/6, MS Project, SharePoint.

  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

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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.



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Senior Estimator/Scheduler - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Tampa, FL

Job Description

Senior Estimator/Scheduler -

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Estimator/Scheduler to be located in any of our following offices:

Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Irvine, California; Tampa, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina; Houston, Texas

The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers, working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, private entities, and municipalities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff.

For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront design, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging.

The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for Maritime projects or groups of smaller capital projects, including the management of task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. You will participate in the formulation and presentation of technical concepts in proposal development, during the design phase, and for client presentations. Additionally, you will be engaged in the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff. As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to take control of your own career path. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance your design skills, build relationships within WSP, as well as expand your experience with a diverse offering of clients around the region, and support of national and worldwide projects.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

Estimating Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.

  • Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying criteria, drawings, specifications, and other related documents.

  • Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

  • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

  • Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

  • Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

  • Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.

  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks on-time and meeting scope expectations

  • Attend client meetings and contract negotiations in-person at client's office

Scheduling Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain integrated baseline lifecycle schedules.

  • Regularly update, provide progress reports, and publication of the master schedule.

  • Identify and communicate variances from the original plan and baseline snapshots.

  • Evaluate schedule progress, performance, and identify developing problem areas.

  • Process project changes into baseline and live schedules.

  • Analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effect of progress changes to schedule and recommend solutions to ensure baseline key milestones are achieved.

  • Support administration functions to ensure EPPM data, global code fields, baseline copies and data interface to other applications are maintained properly.

  • Assist with the facilitation of project review meetings and actively interact with project team members.

  • Assist and interact with team members to drive out continual improvement of schedule, project controls metrics, and other performance indicators.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of related experience in heavy civil/structural estimating and scheduling

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field preferred.

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Strong understanding of construction processes

  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity and a desire to foster teamwork.

  • Ability to demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to read construction plans to develop cost estimates and construction schedules

  • 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

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Minimum Estimating Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates

  • Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.

  • Experience in developing, reviewing, and negotiating force account estimates

  • Working knowledge in use of MII (Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System/MCASES - Second Generation).

Preferred Estimating Qualifications:

  • PMP, PMI-SP or AACE certificate is preferred.

  • Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, and/or other estimating software applications

  • Construction contractor estimating experience

Minimum Scheduling Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and EPPM application.

  • Experience in MS Power BI Service, Oracle BI or other data analytics platforms.

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Scheduling Qualifications:

  • Experience using Microsoft Project and/or PMA Technologies NetPointR

  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA.

  • Construction contractor estimating experience

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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: $138,400-198,290

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

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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Lead Telecommunications Designer - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Troy, NY

Job Description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the -Best Places to Work.- Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Telecommunications Designer to sit in our New York, NY kW office . As a Telecommunications Designer with us, you will design Outside Plant Pathways and other building systems including MMR/IDF layouts, Cable Tray layouts, Wireless Access Point layouts, and structured Cabling infrastructure layout to support the Controls Network

Your Impact

  • Work independently to perform a variety of BIM/CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines

  • Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D BIM Models using Revit or equivalent BIM program

  • Design low voltage systems for buildings including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and electrical/mechanical control integrations

  • Meet required schedules while producing quality work

  • Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of design packages

  • Perform design tasks for site and building technologies including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and control integrations

  • Independently support the team during design and construction stages of projects

  • Research & recommend fundamental components identified in designs

  • Develop equipment, conveyance and device layouts, floor plan, and riser diagrams

  • Prepare cable schedules and specifications

  • Perform construction administrations tasks

  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions

  • Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

  • Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering and design teams & related practices

  • Implement best practice procedures

  • Integrate project requirements into mission critical facility designs

  • Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client facing meetings

  • Lead Telecom design team on projects

  • Mentor and lead junior designers

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD and has experience in information and communications technology. Strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members are also necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings

  • High School Diploma

  • Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter?

  • Ability to travel to project sites

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Post Gradudate Education/Courses Preferred

  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience

  • Experience with international projects

  • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

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: $86,100 - $142,000

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

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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Senior Estimator/Scheduler - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Raleigh, NC

Job Description

Senior Estimator/Scheduler -

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Estimator/Scheduler to be located in any of our following offices:

Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington; Tacoma, Washington; Irvine, California; Tampa, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina; Houston, Texas

The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers, working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, private entities, and municipalities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff.

For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront design, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging.

The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for Maritime projects or groups of smaller capital projects, including the management of task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. You will participate in the formulation and presentation of technical concepts in proposal development, during the design phase, and for client presentations. Additionally, you will be engaged in the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff. As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to take control of your own career path. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance your design skills, build relationships within WSP, as well as expand your experience with a diverse offering of clients around the region, and support of national and worldwide projects.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

Estimating Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare work to be estimated by gathering drawings, specifications, and related documents for various disciplines.

  • Identify labor, material, and time requirements by studying criteria, drawings, specifications, and other related documents.

  • Compute costs by analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.

  • Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.

  • Present prepared estimate by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.

  • Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

  • Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.

  • Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications.

  • Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks on-time and meeting scope expectations

  • Attend client meetings and contract negotiations in-person at client's office

Scheduling Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain integrated baseline lifecycle schedules.

  • Regularly update, provide progress reports, and publication of the master schedule.

  • Identify and communicate variances from the original plan and baseline snapshots.

  • Evaluate schedule progress, performance, and identify developing problem areas.

  • Process project changes into baseline and live schedules.

  • Analyze critical path and constraints to determine the effect of progress changes to schedule and recommend solutions to ensure baseline key milestones are achieved.

  • Support administration functions to ensure EPPM data, global code fields, baseline copies and data interface to other applications are maintained properly.

  • Assist with the facilitation of project review meetings and actively interact with project team members.

  • Assist and interact with team members to drive out continual improvement of schedule, project controls metrics, and other performance indicators.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of related experience in heavy civil/structural estimating and scheduling

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent technical field preferred.

  • Strong analytical/problem solving skills, creative thinker.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Strong understanding of construction processes

  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity and a desire to foster teamwork.

  • Ability to demonstrate progressively increasing responsibility in estimating, working effectively with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to read construction plans to develop cost estimates and construction schedules

  • 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

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Minimum Estimating Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated skill/experience in development of Conceptual through Bid Document crew-based or unit price cost estimates

  • Strong knowledge of On-Screen Takeoff or Bluebeam software and MS Office applications.

  • Experience in developing, reviewing, and negotiating force account estimates

  • Working knowledge in use of MII (Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System/MCASES - Second Generation).

Preferred Estimating Qualifications:

  • PMP, PMI-SP or AACE certificate is preferred.

  • Working knowledge in use of HCSS HeavyBid, Sage Timberline, and/or other estimating software applications

  • Construction contractor estimating experience

Minimum Scheduling Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Oracle Primavera P6 and EPPM application.

  • Experience in MS Power BI Service, Oracle BI or other data analytics platforms.

  • Must be eligible to work in the US without sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Scheduling Qualifications:

  • Experience using Microsoft Project and/or PMA Technologies NetPointR

  • Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA.

  • Construction contractor estimating experience

This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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: $138,400-198,290

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

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.



Job Detail

Construction Manager - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Columbia, MD

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with expertise in managing construction of water/wastewater treatment and pump station facilities, wastewater collection systems.

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.

  • Performing staging and logistics planning.

  • Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.

  • Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.

  • Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.

  • Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.

  • Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.

  • Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.

  • Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.

  • Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.

  • Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.

  • Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.

Who You Are

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field

  • An advanced degree and Professional Certification is desirable

  • 5-7 years of experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.

  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods

  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process

  • Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P/6, MS Project, SharePoint.

  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

#LI-MP1

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.



Job Detail

Construction Manager - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Columbia, MD

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with expertise in managing construction of water/wastewater treatment and pump station facilities, wastewater collection systems.

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.

  • Performing staging and logistics planning.

  • Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.

  • Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.

  • Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.

  • Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.

  • Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.

  • Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.

  • Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.

  • Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.

  • Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.

  • Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.

Who You Are

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field

  • An advanced degree and Professional Certification is desirable

  • 5-7 years of experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.

  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods

  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process

  • Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P/6, MS Project, SharePoint.

  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

#LI-MP1

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.



Job Detail

Construction Manager - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Columbia, MD

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an experienced Construction Manager with expertise in managing construction of water/wastewater treatment and pump station facilities, wastewater collection systems.

Location: La Plata, Maryland

Your Impact

Roles and Responsibilities

  • The candidate will serve as a Construction Manager to support our Construction management and Inspection services related to Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects.

  • Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing the construction management team consisting of inspectors, document control personnel, safety professionals and schedulers, and manage the document control process using Primavera Contract Manager.

  • Performing staging and logistics planning.

  • Managing contract administration activities and the preparation of Construction Progress Reports to document progress and to identify key issues that need to be addressed by the client team.

  • Performing constructability reviews and value engineering analyses.

  • Evaluating and reviewing contractor schedules and pay applications and making recommendations to the client.

  • Evaluating the merits of contractor issued change orders and claims and making recommendations to the client.

  • Coordinating with different departments within an individual client's organization as well as with third party utilities and outside stakeholders.

  • Acting as the Owner's agent with regards to the construction process.

  • Understanding, evaluating and solving construction related field issues.

  • Assisting in the RFI, submittal, and change order review process and reviewing of the contractor's work schedule and schedule implementation.

  • Assisting in negotiating sub consultant participation in contracts.

  • Negotiating task orders and developing cost proposals for clients.

Who You Are

Required Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture or related technical field

  • An advanced degree and Professional Certification is desirable

  • 5-7 years of experience in construction management of water treatment facilities and wastewater collection systems, pump stations and treatment facilities.

  • Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods

  • Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards

  • Understanding of all facets of the construction process

  • Familiarity with the use of a variety of project control systems such as Contract Manager, P/6, MS Project, SharePoint.

  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

  • Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

#LI-MP1

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.



Job Detail

Early Career Environmental Scientist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 Marlton, NJ office. The following locations will also be considered: Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, and Merrimack, NH . This early career position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on environmental remediation projects . The work entails a combination of field and office-related activities, with a need to carefully follow instructions, document activities, work as part of a team and requires problem solving and proactive communication.

Your Impact

- Validate environmental analytical data in accordance with USEPA, regional, and state-specific data validation guidelines to ensure data quality objectives are met.

- Prepare data validation narratives and data usability reports.

- Coordinate environmental laboratory services and field sampling events.

- Manage and report environmental analytical data and geo-environmental data through multiple software platforms.

- Participate in range of field programs, including the collection, handling, and shipment of samples of various environmental media (e.g., groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air) in compliance with state and federal requirements.

- Engage in a team environment, working closely with project managers and other co-workers to complete work programs.

- Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.

- Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) with possible short-term assignments at project sites.

- This role is primarily based in office, with some field work expected.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, geology, or related field.

- 0-1 years of relevant work experience.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel.

- Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups.

- Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice.

- Understanding of the importance of health & safety as a top priority and an enthusiasm to participate in Golder's associated programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience including internships strongly desired.

- Knowledge of organic and inorganic chemical analyses, including USEPA analytical methods.

- Experience with EQuISTM Professional.

- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher (as applicable) are required for site work, preferential consideration for candidates with this training

#LI-GD1

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.



Job Detail

Early Career Environmental Scientist - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Richmond, VA

Job Description

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 Marlton, NJ office. The following locations will also be considered: Atlanta, GA, Richmond, VA, and Merrimack, NH . This early career position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on environmental remediation projects . The work entails a combination of field and office-related activities, with a need to carefully follow instructions, document activities, work as part of a team and requires problem solving and proactive communication.

Your Impact

- Validate environmental analytical data in accordance with USEPA, regional, and state-specific data validation guidelines to ensure data quality objectives are met.

- Prepare data validation narratives and data usability reports.

- Coordinate environmental laboratory services and field sampling events.

- Manage and report environmental analytical data and geo-environmental data through multiple software platforms.

- Participate in range of field programs, including the collection, handling, and shipment of samples of various environmental media (e.g., groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air) in compliance with state and federal requirements.

- Engage in a team environment, working closely with project managers and other co-workers to complete work programs.

- Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasonal weather conditions, using equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.

- Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) with possible short-term assignments at project sites.

- This role is primarily based in office, with some field work expected.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, environmental science, geology, or related field.

- 0-1 years of relevant work experience.

- Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel.

- Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups.

- Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice.

- Understanding of the importance of health & safety as a top priority and an enthusiasm to participate in Golder's associated programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Prior experience including internships strongly desired.

- Knowledge of organic and inorganic chemical analyses, including USEPA analytical methods.

- Experience with EQuISTM Professional.

- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER and 8-hour refresher (as applicable) are required for site work, preferential consideration for candidates with this training

#LI-GD1

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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Lead Telecommunications Designer - WSP USA
Posted: Jun 27, 2024 04:35
Atlanta, GA

Job Description

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world's top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE's office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the -Best Places to Work.- Join our great people at our great places designing great projects.

This Opportunity

kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Lead Telecommunications Designer to sit in our New York, NY kW office . As a Telecommunications Designer with us, you will design Outside Plant Pathways and other building systems including MMR/IDF layouts, Cable Tray layouts, Wireless Access Point layouts, and structured Cabling infrastructure layout to support the Controls Network

Your Impact

  • Work independently to perform a variety of BIM/CAD design assignments supporting multiple engineering disciplines

  • Produce accurate 2D drawings, 3D BIM Models using Revit or equivalent BIM program

  • Design low voltage systems for buildings including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and electrical/mechanical control integrations

  • Meet required schedules while producing quality work

  • Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control of design packages

  • Perform design tasks for site and building technologies including telecommunications systems, audio visual, security, and control integrations

  • Independently support the team during design and construction stages of projects

  • Research & recommend fundamental components identified in designs

  • Develop equipment, conveyance and device layouts, floor plan, and riser diagrams

  • Prepare cable schedules and specifications

  • Perform construction administrations tasks

  • Survey and evaluate existing conditions

  • Work within multi-discipline project teams to develop drawing and specification documents for issuance to architects, contractors and building owners

  • Demonstrate significant understanding of the range of services provided by the kW MCE engineering and design teams & related practices

  • Implement best practice procedures

  • Integrate project requirements into mission critical facility designs

  • Attend and represent the Telecom discipline in internal and client facing meetings

  • Lead Telecom design team on projects

  • Mentor and lead junior designers

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is highly experienced in Revit and AutoCAD and has experience in information and communications technology. Strong communication skills, and an interest in liaising with internal and external design, client and construction team members are also necessary.

Required Qualifications

  • 9+ years of experience designing low voltage systems for high performing commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center buildings

  • High School Diploma

  • Experience with applicable software packages including AutoCAD, Revit

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Attention to detail, highly organized, self-starter?

  • Ability to travel to project sites

  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Post Gradudate Education/Courses Preferred

  • Mission Critical/Data Center experience

  • Experience with international projects

  • RCDD and/or DCDC certifications

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: $86,100 - $142,000

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

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.

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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.

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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