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WSP USA Project Chemist/Environmental Scientist in Portland, Maine
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 Earth & Environment is currently seeking a Project Chemist or Environmental Scientist to perform, under the direction of a project manager, environmental field investigations, report writing, and other project related tasks associated with site investigation and monitoring activities for multiple project sites.
Your Impact
Manage analytical programs, including data tracking and management of laboratory and validation subcontractors
Under general supervision, collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
Conduct environmental data verification and data validation following USEPA guidelines and project-specific protocols
Develop and update quality assurance project plans
Interface and communicate with project personnel on a routine basis
The ideal candidate for this position is an enthusiastic, focused, self-motivated individual with a strong desire to learn and adhere to established work procedures.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology or one of the physical or natural sciences
3 to 5 years of experience working in an analytical laboratory setting or for an environmental consulting practice
Ability to move and lift equipment that may weigh 40 lbs. on a daily basis
Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation and sampling, experimentation, research, and documentation
Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently
Strong interpersonal and writing skills
Ability to maintain a clean work environment
Ability to travel within New England and New York area for project-based assignments
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with operation and use of gas chromatography/mass spectrometers (GC/MS) or other environmental testing instrumentation
Experience with analytical testing for PFAS or experience with verification/validation of PFAS analytical data
Experience with the collection and analysis of environmental samples as applied to site investigations
Previous analytical laboratory experience and experience with hazardous waste site investigations
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certified#LI-SS2
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.