Graduate Ecologist

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

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 a Graduate Ecologist for our Gainesville, FL 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.

Your Impact

• Avian surveys
• Jurisdictional wetland delineation
• Environmental oversight during construction to ensure compliance with permit conditions
• Threatened and endangered species surveys, specifically gopher tortoise
• Assessment of potential impacts to wetlands and/or protected species
• Support for preparation of FDEP Environmental Resource and US Army Corps of Engineers dredge/fill permits
• Wetland mitigation monitoring
• Local and/or national travel (up to 80% of the time) with possible short-term or long-term assignments at project sites

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Wetland Ecology, Botany, Fisheries, or related field.
• Familiarity with Florida wetland ecology, wildlife ecology, and/or botany
• Capable of producing clear and concise written documents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required
• Comfortable with managing a workflow that includes field work and completion of reporting tasks for multiple projects in a timely manner
• Capable of working independently and effectively with a team
• Self-motivated, reliable and dedicated individual

Preferred Qualifications:

• FWC Gopher Tortoise Agent preferred
• Minimum one year of environmental consulting experience.
• Fluency in regulatory agency guidelines in the state of Florida (FDEP, FWC, USACE, USFWS)

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 90%
• Job Status: New Graduate
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: GAINESVILLE - NW 1ST PL
• All locations: US-FL-Gainesville

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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.