Industrial Scientist

Job-ID: 98107Category: SciencesLocation: Jacksonville, FL, United States; Atlanta, GA, United StatesPosted: 2026-10-24This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an Industrial Hygienist for our Jacksonville, FL or Atlanta, GA office. This individual will assist managing and provide technical support on a variety of industrial hygiene (IH) and environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance projects. Your ImpactManage IH projects, including generating proposals, performing and supervising field work, developing technical reports, and mentoring junior staff.Participate with EHS audits and EHS program development projects. Conduct field assignments, such as performing industrial hygiene monitoring, noise assessments, hazardous materials surveying and abatement monitoring, mold inspections and remediation monitoring, indoor air quality assessments, chemical inventory assessments, ergonomics assessments, job hazard assessments and similar assignments.Prepare technical reports, including documentation of field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.Cultivate relationships with clients and drive business development efforts, identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow WSP’s IH national practice.Manage and mentor junior industrial hygiene entry level and experienced professionals, fostering skill development and knowledge transfer to enhance team performance.Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports.Consult and assist facilities with health and safety needs.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 AreRequired QualificationsCertified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or eligible to obtain this certification within 2 years of being hiredBachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, or closely related discipline.5-7+ years or more of relevant post education experience in IH or related work, preferably in consulting.Experience with auditing EHS programs in industrial settings.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing, proposal writing, and developing presentations.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.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.Travel of up to 50% of your time may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Consulting experience Experience with conducting IH assessments in manufacturing environmentsWorking knowledge of EHS/IH digital platforms such as Enablon, Cority., etc. Master’s degree Industrial Hygiene.Certified Safety Professional (CSP)40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.About the companyAbout WSPWSP 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.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.