Intermediate ESG Scientist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently recruiting for an Intermediate ESG Scientist to support our Climate Finance Team. See Climate Finance and Sustainable Investment (wsp.com) for a description of our team and capabilities.  This position could work out of WSP's offices in  Washington, DC; New York, NY; or Charlotte. Other WSP office locations or remote options may be considered .  

In this new role, you will support environmental and social due diligence for our clients. You will have the flexibility and capacity to work on a wide range of projects and the demonstrated ability to work well with cross-functional teams. Ideally, you are a self-starter who is motivated to solve complex problems to support the rollout of finance for climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience both nationally and internationally. We are looking for energetic team members that are passionate about delivery on time and committed to high quality with a focus on results and climate impact.

Your Impact

• Assist in preparing responses to client requests for Expressions of Interest (EOI), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), Technical and Price proposals (Proposals).
• Support with report writing, and monitoring of socioenvironmental programs.
• Interface with WSP team on a daily basis to review progress or obtain new assignments.
• Interact with senior WSP staff to meet task and schedule requirements for EOI’s, RFQ’s and Proposals
• Gain increasing responsibility with project tasks through training provided by WSP and by working with senior staff and management.
• Prepare technical reports according to international standards of sustainability.
• Support in documentary review and writing of Due Diligence and Socio-environmental Monitoring according to sustainability standards.
• Prepare environmental and social impact studies.
• Prepare environmental and social baseline studies.
• Conduct GIS Analysis
• Conduct training on assigned tasks
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• BSc. or BA degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Social Science, or similar field. MSc degree in relevant discipline is preferred. 
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience conducting research, performing technical tasks, preparing technical memorandum or sections of entire reports.
• Preparing socioenvironmental impact studies.
• Familiarity with international standards IFC, EP4 (Equator Principles), SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), or others.
• Extensive Experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and others.
• Candidate must be self-motivated with the ability to review EOIs, RFQs or Proposals request and summarize technical and administrative requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. Strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS.
• Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus). 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work day.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications or “Great to Have”

•  MSc degree in relevant discipline is preferred. 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $57,400 - $103,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, 

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