Environmental Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support due diligence, site investigation, remediation, and environmental compliance projects in any of our Baltimore, MD Herndon, VA or Washington, DC offices. The selected candidate will assist with the planning and implementation of environmental investigations and remedial activities; support remedial waste management and disposal; conduct inspections and compliance support for spill prevention and fuel storage programs; and contribute to monitoring programs that protect environmental quality. Responsibilities include preparing accurate and concise field documentation, technical reports, and data summaries; evaluating site conditions and environmental data; and supporting assessments of potential short- and long-term risks to human health and the environment. The successful candidate will perform work in accordance with applicable regulations, project requirements, and industry standards while maintaining WSP’s commitment to quality, safety, and technical excellence. Your Impact Collect, identify, and compile environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys. Perform professional environmental engineering work and assist with conducting investigations of vapor intrusion sources, management of hazardous or solid waste programs at facilities, inspections and closure for petroleum tank programs to conform with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. Verify the characteristics of a site, supporting technical evaluation on various environmental issues. Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. Assist with development and scoping of site investigation and remediation projects. Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems. Conduct environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue and/or to plan for future environmental needs. Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data obtained during field investigations, and in the development of action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. Work with multi-disciplinary teams in executing projects. Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, Sanitary, Chemical, Industrial, Agricultural, or Public Health Engineering, or closely related discipline. 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in environmental engineering. Engineer in Training Certification and on-the-job technical development supporting the objective of obtaining a Professional Engineer Certification. Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues. Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. Knowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products, and mitigation programs. Knowledge of the techniques used in identifying, measuring, sampling and studying environmental media. Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Effective self-leadership 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. Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. 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 Master’s Degree in Engineering. 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. 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): $95,000 - $125,000 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr