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WSP USA Early Career Environmental Scientist/ Geologist in Lawrenceville, New Jersey

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/ Geologist for our Lawrenceville, New Jersey or Blue Bell, Pennsylvania offices. 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

  • This individual will be approximately 80% in the field on industrial sites and 20% in the office

  • Will work under the supervision of a Principal Scientist

  • Field activities include soil borings, groundwater monitoring well installations and collecting soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment samples as well as documenting field activities

  • Field activities may also include oversight of remediation subcontractors during remediation activities including pilot studies and remediation system installation

  • Acts as a data gatherer; prepares maps, charts; runs simple computer programs

  • Performs field testing; uses equipment and instrumentation

  • Interprets data and test results, with experience and may write complete reports

  • Prepares field reports, internal correspondence, sections of formal reports

  • Follows company safety standards and site safety standards

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Environmental Science, Geology or related technical field

  • 0-1 years of relevant environmental experience

  • Must be a self starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office

  • Flexible to work outside normal business hours as required

  • Willingness to travel to project sites in the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area with overnight travel

  • Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator / Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.

  • Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

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.

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