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WSP USA Environmental Planner / Biologist in Reno, Nevada
Role Overview
WSP has a career opportunity for a full-time Environmental Planner/Biologist with our Reno, NV or Salt Lake City, UT teams.
Do you have experience with vegetation, wildlife and T&E species field surveys? Are you seeking a home base in Reno, NV or Salt Lake City with travel to a variety of locations in the West US? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering and environmental consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.
Your Impact
The position is generally 30% field work and 70% office work on a variety of projects, including commercial, industrial, state and federal sites.
Biology field activities may include plant and wildlife identification, threatened and endangered species surveys, wetland surveys, native plant surveys etc. Will utilize GPS, tablet, compass, quad maps and/or aerial photographs.
Office work involve researching literature and regulatory requirements; preparing reports, maps and charts; and performing routine calculations.
Interprets data and report writing.
Prepares field reports, internal correspondence, client interaction, and prepare sections of formal reports.
Follows company safety standards and site safety standards in accordance with WSP policy.
Will travel to project sites throughout Nevada and the western US. Approximately 30% overnight travel.
Environmental field activities may include soil and groundwater sampling, site investigations, and remediation activities.
Requirements
BS or MS in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science or related scientific discipline or technical field.
1-3 years of related experience with vegetation, wildlife and/or T&E field surveys.
Must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Western US fauna and/or flora knowledge and experience is preferred.
Skilled at basic or standard field procedures and techniques.
Strong computer skills for database work and proficiency in MS Office.
Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment.
Willingness to work outside normal business hours as required. May include weekend work.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in Nevada, Utah and surrounding states. Approximatly30% overnight travel.
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy.
Preferred Qualifications
Bureau of Land Management and/or US Forest Service project experience.
Current USFWS permits or ability to be permitted for T&E species protocol surveys
NEPA knowledge and experience.
Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act threatened and endangered species survey experience
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act delineating/permitting experience.
GIS and or AutoCAD experience
Physical Demands
Field activities may require working in unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to hike, lift equipment and willingness to work extended hours (10+ hour days), as needed.
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.