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This Opportunity

WSP USA, Inc. is seeking a **Junior Environmental Scientist** to work out of our **Valhalla, NY or Morristown, NJ** office.

This position will focus on environmental data management and evaluation, data collection planning, quality assurance and integrity review of data received from analytical laboratories, and fieldwork in support of environmental site investigations and remediation projects.

Your Impact

+ Assist senior chemists in defining analytical and quality assurance /quality control (QA/QC) requirements for projects performed under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and other hazardous waste or petroleum response programs

+ Coordinate subcontract or EPA laboratories and data validation providers

+ Compile, organize, process, and analyze environmental data using statistical and database tools

+ Assist with the collection and management of environmental samples during field investigations.

+ Contribute to the preparation of Uniform Federal Policy Quality Assurance Project Plans (UFP-QAPPs); and

+ Support the development of technical reports and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interpret and communicate analytical results that inform project decisions and environmental strategies.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

+ Must possess a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Science, a Chemistry-related discipline or equivalent

+ 1-3 years of post-graduate experience working with analytical chemistry, field/lab analyses or coordination, and data processing

+ Must possess strong mathematical, analytical, and reasoning skills with a high level of attention to detail;

+ Must be attentive to detail and tolerant of repetition in the comprehensive review and organization of data;

+ Must be adept with Microsoft Office ® programs; rapid and precise data management skills using databases in MS Excel and/or MS Access ® is required;

+ Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills;

+ Must be physically able to pass an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)-mandated medical examination for work on hazardous waste sites;

+ Must be physically able and willing to perform field work associated with site investigations and site assessments; and

+ Must have a valid driver’s license and be available with reasonable notice for field work on evenings or weekends as project requirements arise.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience designing and performing data queries in MS Access® and managing large relational databases;

+ Experience using graphical and statistical analysis software beyond standard MS Excel ® (JMP ® software and the Analysis ToolPak ® add-in to MS Excel ® are examples);

+ Prior experience with organic and/or inorganic data validation;

+ Advanced degrees in chemistry or related fields, along with additional related experience;

+ Familiarity with USEPA Region 2 EQuIS ® EDD format;

+ Knowledge of UFP-QAPP requirements and experience applying related protocols;

+ Current OSHA 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification and medical clearance for hazardous waste work; and

+ Prior experience conducting environmental site investigations at hazardous waste sites, particularly those involving contaminated sediments or groundwater.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $70,200 - $85,000

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, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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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 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.