Experienced Environmental Engineer

WSP has an opportunity for a highly motivated and detailed-oriented Experienced Environmental Engineer to join our Savannah, Georgia office on a full-time basis. This position provides an opportunity to join a team that provides solutions for a diverse range of engineering projects.  

The Environmental Engineer will provide technical assistance and guidance for environmental site assessment and remediation projects, with additional responsibilities supporting geotechnical investigations and construction materials testing. The Project Engineer will assist project leadership with environmental site assessment, development of remedial/corrective measure strategies, selection and design of remedial alternatives, and oversight of construction activities.

Your Impact

Typical responsibilities will include the following:

• Conducting environmental site assessments, investigations, and remediation activities according to federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assisting in planning and executing geotechnical investigations, including soil sampling, borehole logging, and data analysis.

• Supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including preparing proposals, developing cost estimates, managing project budgets, cording with field staff, and communicating with clients. 

• Preparing technical reports, data summaries, and documentation for environmental and geotechnical projects.

• Supporting the design and implementation of environmental and geotechnical field studies.

• Analyzing environmental data, surveys, and other site related data to develop and advance environmental remediation strategies from investigations, through design to construction bid package stage (i.e., ready for bids) and construction execution stage.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• Preparing data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Working with multi-discipline teams including technicians, geologists, environmental scientists, and risk assessors in executing project work.
• Interacting with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a professional manner.
• Assisting with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams including technicians, geologists and environmental scientists in executing project work.
• Preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for analysis, reporting, and design.
• Complying with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance/retention.
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Construction Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in remediation or other environmental engineering projects.
• Ability to write technical reports related to investigations, permitting, engineering studies, design, and construction under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
• Proficient knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to civil/environmental and project work-related issues.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand design plans and technical specifications and   compare them to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in a dynamic work environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and provide gui