Early Career Environmental Scientist & Compliance Consultant

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 has an outstanding opportunity for an Early Career Environmental Compliance Consultant/Environmental Scientist with our Earth & Environment Team in our Exton, PA office (Hybrid).  Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals.  Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Your Impact

• Assist with environmental compliance support and Phase I Environmental Site Assessments with training from senior EHS staff.
  Support multi-media environmental regulatory compliance programs for commercial and industrial clients including but not limited to NPDES/Stormwater permitting and sampling; SWPPP and other Pollution Prevention Plans; SPCC and storage tank management programs; RCRA Hazardous Waste and non-hazardous waste reporting; Tier II and TRI Reporting. 
• Work effectively in a team to provide support in compliance with applicable environmental regulations, permits, and plans.
• Assist with environmental regulatory compliance audits.
• Synthesize large amounts of information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
• Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, evaluation of regulatory findings and  develop graphical and tabular presentations for data interpretation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Manage tasks according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver high quality reports on time and within budget.

Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges.  If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion with you about joining our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or a related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework
• Strong analytical skills, independent problem solving, using knowledge gained from increasing experience.
• Interest and proficiency in investigative work with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills, working as part of a team.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated with ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines is essential.  
• Job assignments may involve work on sites requiring cleanup of hazardous substances. Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be
• required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work on these sites.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land, as needed.  Overnight travel may be required.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of U.S. environmental laws including but not limited to RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, CWA, and CAA and New Jersey and/or Pennsylvania state environmental regulations. International regulatory knowledge a plus.
• Experience conducting Phase I Environmental Site Assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
• Experience in the consulting or environmental industry.
• OHSA HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.

Additional Information:

• Submittal of a cover letter with your application is appreciated.
• Must successfully