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WSP USA Environmental Technician in Jacksonville, Florida
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 Technician for the Jacksonville, FL – Baymeadows Road 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.
Your Impact
Conduct monitoring events following standards and procedures that may include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil gas, sediment, and surface water.
Oversee field activities that may include installation of groundwater monitoring wells, piezometers, and soil vapor extraction wells.
Perform soil and groundwater remediation activities such as soil source removal and groundwater bioremediation injections.
Maintain groundwater and soil vapor remediation systems.
Perform field measurements and calculations.
Record and compile field data using tablets and field meters.
Perform assigned office duties, such as equipment maintenance, management of equipment maintenance logs and, ordering/stocking field supplies.
Coordinate and communicate with vendors, subcontractors, client representatives, homeowners, and WSP employees.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
High school diploma
3 years of hands-on field experience, including familiarity with groundwater and soil sampling techniques and field procedures
Ability to independently complete field assignments and summarize field data for use in reporting
Proficient MS Office skills and data collection tablets
Ability to safely lift 40 pounds
Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols
Strong initiative, problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills and a professional attitude
Willingness to travel for field assignments as dictated by project demands (including to remote locations and outside work in various climates up to 50% of time)
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
Two-year technical degree in the field of engineering, environmental sciences, or related discipline
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
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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.
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.