Early Career Environmental Scientist, Data Analyst

This Opportunity

Our Aquatic Sciences Team is seeking an entry-level Data Analyst to work out of our San Diego Kearny Mesa Office location. 
The ideal candidate will have recent experience supporting regulatory compliance programs in the aquatic environment and/or experience working in an environmental laboratory setting. Knowledge and experience in data analysis and QA/QC will be central to the role. Database experience using MS Excel, the ability to follow strict QA/QC procedures and strong attention to detail is required.  Knowledge of statistical procedures, sample collection techniques; analytical chemistry, and good writing skills are desired.

Your Impact

• Support a variety of tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Preparing data summaries, data analysis, data entry, QA/QC
• Assisting in the preparation of study reports
• Participating in field efforts (10-25% of time collecting stormwater, sediment and/or tissues or measuring water quality). Small boat handling and trailering skills are a plus.  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated interest in a related area of expertise: e.g., Aquatic Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Ecology
• 0-1 years of experience using data spreadsheets (MS Excel), database and statistical programs.
• A strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to execute projects.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior work experience, internship and/or leadership involvement
• Familiarity with environmental regulations and permits
• Innovative ideas, curiosity, a team-oriented attitude, and a strong work ethic.

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.