Early Career Project Engineer

Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Project Engineer for our growing Novi, Michigan office. We seek candidates who are interested and knowledgeable in environmental characterization and remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and sediments. Talented candidates with less experience will be considered. Preference may be given to applicants who are familiar with spatial data management and modeling methods, who seek to integrate and expand specialty environmental data management, visualization, and modeling services for our clients on challenging sites. We seek individuals who enjoy working in a highly collaborative, supportive team with regular mentoring. While this position is at the entry-level, we have a good track record of providing meaningful growth and advancement opportunities for new hires.
Your Impact

• Manage, analyze, and summarize environmental data, using modern methods for data management and visualization
• Develop technical approaches, communicate results to project team and conduct QA/QC peer reviews
• Summarize civil and hydrologic features and conditions
• Assist planning for sampling and monitoring programs, including efficient and practical data collection efforts to meet characterization and environmental management objectives
• Participate in training events, project meetings, and engineering team meetings
• Perform occasional field sampling as part of team
• Work and travel safely, follow company and site safety standards, maintain permits and training certificates
• Learn and practice company codes for ethics and business conduct
• Maintain and develop vendor and other professional contacts
• Obtain and maintain professional memberships, licenses, and certifications
• Grow as a consultant, demonstrating ability to manage multiple projects at one time while building successful client relationships
• The position may entail approximately 40% office work and 60% field work on a variety of projects

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• BS, MS and/or PhD in environmental engineering, geological engineering, hydrogeology, environmental science or related technical degree
• 0 to 1 year of experience in an environmental consulting or related practice
• Demonstrated academic performance in basic and applied sciences, with interest in interdisciplinary applications
• Interest and knowledge of PFAS class behavior, environmental monitoring principles, and wastewater and drinking water treatment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail, organization abilities and strong time management capabilities
• Some fieldwork may require working with hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions
• May travel frequently to project sites depending on assignment, including sites remote from the office, as part of an on-site team
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the WSP's driving policy

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training in accordance with 29CFR 1910.120