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WSP USA Environmental Scientist in Lawrenceville, New Jersey
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 Scientist for our Lawrenceville, NJ office with 1-3 years’ experience working in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York areas. The following office locations will also be considered: Marlton, NJ or Morristown, NJ. Be involved in projects with our transportation, oil & gas, or transmission Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Assist with Scientific Field Investigations/surveys – wetlands, T&E Species Surveys
Data collection/compilation/interpretation
Development of regulatory compliance documents
Report writing & technical related activities
Environmental permitting experience
Willing to travel (extended days / overnights)
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Education required: BS degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or similar discipline
1-3 years' experience with GIS, GPS
Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills
The candidate will be required to assist with environmental field studies and prepare documentation for permit applications and approvals for submission to state and federal agencies. Ideal candidate will have experience addressing state and federal permit requirements and strong technical background in one or more of the following technical disciplines: terrestrial or aquatic ecology, marine biology, botany, water resource management. The candidate must be willing and able to work in difficult field conditions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PWS preferred but demonstration of wetland delineation & field sampling equipment/methods
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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.