Senior Environmental Engineer

WSP USA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA, based in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Sr. Environmental Engineer to join the Earth & Environment Team at the Baymeadows Road office.

You will support environmental due diligence, site assessments, monitoring, and remediation projects with a focus on data interpretation and technical reporting. The role requires a BS in Environmental Engineering or a related field and 5–7 years of post-education experience, including field oversight, data analysis, and preparing concise technical reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with clients, regulators and team members.
• Experience applying field data to develop and evaluate remediation strategies.
• Understanding of safety and regulatory requirements in environmental projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and compile data from samples (soil, groundwater, etc.) for environmental assessments.
• Design soil and groundwater remediation plans using various technologies.
• Oversee field activities and coordinate with subcontractors and field staff.
• Prepare technical reports with methodologies, results, conclusions and recommendations.
• Engage with clients and regulators to present findings and address concerns.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and company codes of conduct.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Results-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering or related

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Sr. Environmental Engineer located in our Jacksonville, FL – Baymeadows Road office . This is an opportunity to be involved in projects with WSP’s Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The Engineer will provide technical assistance for the development of environmental due diligence, environmental site assessment and/or monitoring, and environmental remediation projects. Technical tasks may include assisting with development and implementation of site assessment work plans and remedial action plans; directing field activities through subcontractor procurement and real-time communication with field staff; and evaluation of environmental conditions. The Engineer will also contribute to the development of concise and accurate technical reports including conclusions and recommendations.

Your Impact

• Manage environmental assessment activities, including identifying and compiling of data from a variety of sample matrices (soil, soil gas, sediment, surface water, and/or groundwater) and contaminant types (volatile organic substances, metals, pesticides, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances).
• Design soil and groundwater remediation plans using a variety of technologies, including soil excavation, soil vapor extraction, and enhanced bioremediation.
• Oversee and monitor local and/or remote teams in executing project work, including tracking project budgets, labor hours, expenses, and subcontractor costs.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, models, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports that describe methodologies, analytical results, conclusions, and recommendations to address environmental findings.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.
• 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 of Science Degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in environmental engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in the evaluation and design of modified active gas sampling and soil vapor extraction systems, including pre-design field surveys, and implementation oversight.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientated attitude, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Project management experience and capability to successfully execute project work within budget and schedule for small to medium sized projects (typically <$200K).
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies, including site specific Health and Safety Plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within first year of employment.
• Experience working with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Waste Cleanup Program - Waste Site Cleanup Section. Experience with the Waste Site Cleanup Section - Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program is particularly preferred.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), Basic First Aid, and Adult CPR training.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may occasionally extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Rare travel may be required depending on project- or business-specific requirements.

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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.