Early Career Environmental Engineer

This Opportunity

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

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

Your Impact

• Perform site audits for various environmental media.
• Consulting for federal storm water compliance projects
• Work with project managers and other experienced staff to support environmental compliance projects
• Perform field work following Wood’s training program, including subcontractor management, field testing for various water media, monitoring sample collection systems, performing operation & maintenance functions sample collection equipment, and documenting field activities
• Set up field projects, including permitting; hiring subcontractors; coordinating with staff, laboratories, and subcontractors; and obtaining necessary equipment
• Participating in engineering analysis and design
• Ensure projects are performed safely
• Perform data review and management
• Prepare reports documenting field and other efforts
• Assist the Project Manager and team in ensuring effective client and regulatory agency communication and relations
• Follow company safety standards, site safety standards and provides all required permitting
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout California and the West Coast
• Maintain a positive attitude and be a team player.
• 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 Engineering, Civil, Chemical, or Environmental, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 0 to 1 years of experience working in the environmental compliance field.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information on State and Federal technical guidance, and regulations, and compliance determinations.
• Must have the ability to obtain security clearance to access military installations
• Organized and time management skills
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and in writing, and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Effective self-motivation with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and statistical analyses.
• Willingness to work more than 8 hours per day when necessary for project success and the flexibility to work outside of business hours, when necessary.
• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy

Physical Demands

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

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): $55,400 - $91,300

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 less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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