Associate Industrial Hygienist

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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 USA, Redmond, Washington office is looking for an Industrial Hygienist to join an experienced team of industrial hygienists. You will be providing full-time industrial hygiene support for a variety of interesting projects, under the direction of Senior Industrial Hygienists in a collaborative team environment.

Your Impact

• Perform industrial hygiene assessments for potential health hazards at client workplaces including evaluations for: chemicals, particulates, noise, mold, asbestos, ventilation (basic knowledge of industrial hygiene instrumentation is needed;
• Conduct industrial hygiene exposure assessments including walk-through surveys, inspections, source and air sampling, worker exposure monitoring and hazard control evaluations;
• Prepare concise technical reports on the assessments conducted and provide recommendations to eliminate or reduce workplace hazards;
• Interpret routine industrial hygiene requirements and regulations;
• Assist Senior Industrial Hygienists and client EHS management staff in coordinating, planning and executing projects; and
• Responsible for the quality of his/her own work and satisfying client specifications.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in industrial hygiene or related field with industrial hygiene course work completed. 
• A minimum of 1 year of post-education experience performing industrial hygiene assessments in manufacturing, consulting, or similar; 
• Knowledge of industry occupational safety and health regulations for general industry settings;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work with others at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to work independently and deliver high quality of work on time;
• Ability to work on multiple projects at a time;
• A strong desire and willingness to learn new skills;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) and other digital tools and their use; and
• Must be a US Citizen able to pass a U.S. Security Clearance and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in Industrial Hygiene preferred;
• AHERA Asbestos Inspector credentials
• 40-hour Hazwoper-trained 
• Familiarity with AIHA and/or EPA risk assessment and statistical software tools and packages. 

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment such as, hard hats, ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, steel-toed boots, fall protection harnesses; and
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, climb ladders and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. 

About 10% of travel is required within the Pacific Northwest. Travel outside the PNW is possible but less frequent.

 

Compensation and Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. 

Expected Salary: $68,900 - $87,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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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