Environmental Engineer

Wsp Wsp Usa; Indiana, Freehold (PA, NJ); Remote; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Environmental Engineer, where you will tackle complex environmental challenges in a dynamic team environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in fieldwork, conducting essential environmental sampling and site investigations. You will collaborate with a diverse team, utilizing your analytical skills to contribute to impactful projects that promote sustainability and environmental protection. If you are passionate about making a difference and eager to grow within a supportive organization, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental sampling and site investigation.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental sampling and oversee subcontractors in the field.
• Complete detailed field notes and documentation of activities.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and clients.

Skills

Environmental Sampling

Site Investigation

Remediation

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

MS Office Proficiency

Education

B.S in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Groundwater Pumps

Field Meters

Job description

Description

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 Environmental Engineer for our Indianapolis, Indiana office working remotely in Northern Indiana. 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. This job opening provides you an opportunity to progress while working in an established environmental consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions. We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.

We are seeking a motivated candidate who is willing to learn and join our current multi-disciplinary team in executing technically challenging site investigation and remediation projects for our energy clients primarily in northern Indiana.

Your Impact

This position involves the implementation of project work associated with multimedia (air, water, soil, and biota) investigations and remediation. The position requires work at project sites, around construction equipment, drilling rigs, and environmental contamination. The selected candidate needs to be a self-starter, open to learn, adaptable to change, have a strong work ethic, and thrive in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities.

This position offers the opportunity to learn from and grow with an established team and to address complex environmental challenges by executing the following roles/responsibilities:

1) The position will include approximately 70% field work and travel with overnight stays. Travel can include weeks at a time or be a few days per week.
2) Perform environmental sampling (e.g., surface water, groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air) and oversee subcontractors in the field (e.g., drillers).
3) Complete detailed field notes and other forms of documentation to accurately capture field activities and observations.
4) Work in a team environment and communicate effectively with all levels of staff.
5) Communicate with staff, management, clients, and regulators or on-site personnel effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
6) Assist and coordinate project planning with labs, drillers, and equipment vendors as needed.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• B.S in Environmental Engineering or other related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in environmental sampling, site investigation, or remediation.
• Must be organized and detail-oriented.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexible to work outside normal business hours, at locations requiring overnight stays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to apply analytical / scientific thinking to define and solve problems.
• Ability to work well in a team environment with a willingness to follow detailed instructions and learn new skills.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods of time either stationary or walking.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• 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.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required.
• Experience in site investigations is required.
• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using/maintaining field equipment (e.g., groundwater pumps, field meters).
• Regulatory experience in Indiana and Michigan.
  
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