Environmental Scientist, Air Quality Field & Lab

WSP Global Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Gainesville, FL is hiring an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our in-person team. You will assist with operating a nationwide air quality monitoring network, maintaining equipment, data review, and site support, in a role that blends lab and field responsibilities.

You will contribute to calibration, data analysis, and documentation while adhering to safety and company policies. Opportunities for growth and travel may arise as projects expand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Geography or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team to meet objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets and tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and company policies.
• Ability to travel limitedly during initial years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair, inventory, and ordering of ambient air quality equipment.
• Perform calibration, certification and repairs of monitoring equipment in lab and field.
• Collect and review data from ambient monitoring sites and prepare reports.
• Provide basic technical assistance on site support issues.
• Generate documentation using electronic systems and logs.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete assigned task trainings and comply with codes of conduct.
• Possibly travel as required by project needs.

Skills

Research skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Self-leadership & time management

Independent work capability

Teamwork

Technical writing & MS Office

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

R and/or Python coding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Geography or closely related discipline

Tools

R

Python

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Gainesville, FL is hiring an Intermediate Environmental Scientist to join our in-person team. You will assist with operating a nationwide air quality monitoring network, maintaining equipment, data review, and site support, in a role that blends lab and field responsibilities.

You will contribute to calibration, data analysis, and documentation while adhering to safety and company policies. Opportunities for growth and travel may arise as projects expand.