Early Career Environmental Engineer

Lensa; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in environmental consulting is seeking an Early Career Environmental Engineer in Minneapolis. This full-time role will involve project work with the Earth & Environment Team, providing opportunities for professional growth through mentoring and training. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree and problem-solving skills. They'll work on various projects related to environmental assessments and compliance, offering a chance to make a tangible impact on communities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support on environmental projects.
• Conduct subsurface investigations and sampling.
• Prepare reports and documentation.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geological Engineering

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 full-time Early Career Environmental Engineer for our Minneapolis, MN 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. WSP environmental engineers enjoy completing a wide a range of environmental assessment, inspection and remediation projects.

This is a tremendous opportunity to broaden your engineering, regulatory, compliance, and field experience as you grow your career with WSP. We pride ourselves in offering our team members the opportunity to grow professionally with mentoring and training opportunities along with our Developing Professionals Network. Selected applicant will take part in providing local technical assistance for investigations of soil, air, and groundwater and protection and mitigation efforts relating to water supply, property transfers, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, provide field support on a wide variety of environmental projects including site assessment, remediation, compliance programs, Phase I environmental site assessments, and sampling/monitoring.
• Conduct subsurface investigations which including drilling, geologic/geotechnical logging and environmental media sampling.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, data validation, and report preparation.
• Prepare reports, including documentation field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, development of graphical and tabular presentation of data, and Phase 1 environmental site assessments.
• Utilize GIS to support data evaluation, presentation and mapping, as applicable.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Work closely with WSP project managers to meet client expectations with regards to defined project objectives, schedule, budget, change management, problem solving, and project deliverables.
• Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office products and strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• 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.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate, select, and design site remedies involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and vapor leading to regulatory closure.
• Under general supervision, provide field support on a wide variety of environmental projects including site assessment, remediation implementation, compliance programs, Phase I environmental site assessments, contractor oversight, and sampling/monitoring.
• Prepare or support the preparation of SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, and ERAP plans, including performing site inspections.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Traffic Control Plans.
• Conduct subsurface investigations which include drilling, geologic/geotechnical logging and environmental media sampling.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, data validation, and report preparation.
• Prepare reports, including documentation of field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, development of graphical and tabular presentation of data, and Phase 1 environmental site assessments.
• Utilize GIS to support data evaluation, presentation and mapping, as applicable.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Work closely with WSP project managers to meet client expectations with regards to defined project objectives, schedule, budget, change management, problem solving, and project deliverables.
• Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office products and strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• 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, Civil, or Geological, Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent problem solving skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• 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 work week.
• Occasional travel (potentially up to 40%) may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must possess a valid US driver’s license and successfully complete WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Certifications: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
  
  

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): $63,000 - $78,000

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 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.

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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