Early Career Environmental Data Analyst

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - 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 currently has an opportunity available for an Early Career Environmental Data Analyst based out of our Portland, Oregon office. Be involved in projects with our Mountain Pacific West Remediation Practice and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have one to five years of professional experience and a very strong background in environmental data management and analysis.  Proficiency of pertinent software identified below is strongly desired.

Your Impact

• Develop and utilize data validation tools in Excel, Access and SQL to identify data quality issues.
• Collect and configure large datasets to meet project specifications.
• Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator and GIS analysts.
• Provide reporting support by generating and formatting tables, charts, or graphs.
• Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Engineering or Information Technology required.
• 0-1 years of experience in the environmental field with emphasis on environmental data management.
• Experience with enterprise database software: EarthSoft EQuIS, MS SQL Server, and MS Access.
• In-depth knowledge using MS Excel to manipulate and organize data sets for import into a database and for final reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical, judgment and problem solving capabilities.
• Highly initiative, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Develop and utilize data validation tools in Excel, Access and SQL to identify data quality issues.
• Collect and configure large datasets to meet project specifications.
• Provide technical support to field sampling teams and act as a liaison between the project staff, analytical laboratory, data validator and GIS analysts.
• Provide reporting support by generating and formatting tables, charts, or graphs.
• Research state and federal regulations necessary to manage action levels or clean-up criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automating tasks using VBA, Python, or other data intensive languages a plus.
• Experience in the planning, design and implementation of mobile applications for field data collection a plus.

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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 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 chal