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 to join the Earth & Environment Team in the Baltimore, Maryland office. This entry-level position provides an opportunity to join a fast-paced team that provides solutions on environmental 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
Support a variety of engineering and environmental tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills
Demonstrated some experience in Environment- related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to transportation and other infrastructure projects.
Assist more experienced staff in broader related activities including field work
Assist with project research, analyze project data and perform basic calculations.
Prepare materials for presentations or client meetings
Perform routine Planning/Environmental functions including document research and field investigations
Use various types of GIS design software
Assist with jurisdictional wetland delineation
Assist with environmental oversight during construction to ensure compliance with permit conditions
Assist with threatened and endangered species surveys
Assist with assessment of potential impacts to wetlands and/or protected species
Support for preparation of applications (e.g., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Section 404, MD state wetland and stream permits, NPDES, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coordination and DNR Forest Services, etc.)
Assist with wetland and stream mitigation monitoring
Local and/or national travel with possible short-term or long-term assignments at project sites
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
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
Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Required Qualifications
0-1 years of experience working as an Early Career Environmental Scientist Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Fisheries, Soil Science or a comparable life science field
Familiarity with Maryland or Virginia wetland ecology, soil ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany
Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance, and record keeping procedures
Knowledge of basic planning/environmental theories and principles.
Capable of producing clear and concise written documents
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
Comfortable with being involved in a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for projects in a timely manner
Capable of working independently and effectively with a team
Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated individual
Ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policiesAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
Preferred Qualifications
Moderate proficiency of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Experience using GIS, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software.
Familiarity with NEPA and MEPA procedures and requirements
Local candidates preferred.
A member of and/or willingness to participate in local professional practice organizations
Other
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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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.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
