Early Career Environmental Scientist

Our Business

WSP USA, Inc. (WSP) is a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with our recent acquisitions of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder Associates, Inc.- with world-class expertise in environmental, climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), earth sciences, social and governance (ESG). Combined, we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary environmental professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create resilient foundations for communities to thrive, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. WSP is not just a place to work; it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a people-oriented culture.

As part of the WSP 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 Early Career Environmental Scientist interested in working on coastal restoration projects for our Tallahassee, Florida office and Earth and Environment Business Line. This position will support multidisciplinary natural resources management teams conducting biological fieldwork (e.g., wetland delineations, habitat classification, threatened and endangered species surveys, seagrass surveys, and water quality monitoring etc.) for a variety of coastal or other habitat restoration, resiliency planning, or development projects.   Secondly, you may also assist multi-disciplinary teams with site assessment and remediation activities (e.g., surface water, soil, groundwater, sediment, and air sampling etc.) in support of our statewide site assessment and remediation contracts. 

Candidates must have a willingness and interest in learning about and supporting a variety of environmental projects Exposure to a variety of environmental work during your early career will provide opportunities for you gain skills and experience in your future preferred professional focus or specialty practice area(s). 

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, perform fieldwork related to coastal restoration/resiliency and other development projects (e.g., wetland delineations; habitat classification; threatened and endangered species surveys; seagrass surveys; faunal [bird, fish, oyster, and crab surveys] surveys; benthic surveys; and water quality monitoring, etc.) and as needed, assessment and remediation of contaminated sites (e.g., surface water, soil, groundwater, sediment, and air sampling etc.).
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation of fieldwork using electronic systems (e.g., GPS) and fieldwork site notebook.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory documentation, and logbooks.
• Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of coastal biological datasets.
• Prepare tables, charts, reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, landowners, and clients 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.
• Under the guidance of WSP project managers or other qualified professionals, complete training on assigned tasks. 
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, the natural sciences (e.g., biology, ecology, marine biology, etc.), the physical sciences (geology), or an equivalent field of study.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience. 
• Willingness to learn and take initiative, as well as be mentored.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project needs.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset and positive and can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working in a variety of work settings (e.g., remote and urban areas), temperatures, and weather conditions with ability to lift 50 lbs