Environmental Scientist

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 14,000 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 

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Scientist to join the Earth & Environment Team in the Atlanta, Georgia office. This 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 40% of the time) with possible short-term or long-term assignments at project sites.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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 Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
• 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 WSP’s associated programs.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• 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