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Your role

Their Business

They 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 they 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 is currently initiating a search for a full-time Early Career Environmental Engineer for their Minneapolis, MN office.  The role involved in projects with their Earth & Environment Team and being a part of a growing organization that meets their client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Selected applicant will take part in providing local technical assistance for investigations of soil, air, and groundwater and protection and mitigation efforts relating to water supply, property transfers, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control.  Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, provide field support on a wide variety of environmental projects including site assessment, remediation, compliance programs, Phase I environmental site assessments, and sampling/monitoring.
• Conduct subsurface investigations which include drilling, geologic/geotechnical logging, and environmental media sampling.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, data validation, and report preparation.
• Prepare reports, including documentation field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, development of graphical and tabular presentation of data, and Phase 1 environmental site assessments.
• Utilize GIS to support data evaluation, presentation, and mapping, as applicable.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebooks.
• Work closely with WSP project managers to meet client expectations with regards to defined project objectives, schedule, budget, change management, problem solving, and project deliverables. 
• Demonstrate proficiency using Microsoft Office products and strong technical writing and data analysis skills.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Complete 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.

About you

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geological, Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.
• 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 workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Certifications: OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you may get the following benefits:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Health
• 401(k)
• Compensation and Career
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and BTA Insurance
• Additional Protection Options
• Time Away from Work
• Employee Discounts

Training & Development

For early career professionals, WSP provides structured training programs supervised by experienced professionals. You will discover a culture that rewards dedication with support and encouragement while exploring a variety of opportunities to do meaningful, impactful work in your community. Through the WSP Learning Portal, a wide range of career development programs and courses is available, including internal and external courses, videos, textbooks, and e-learning resources.

Career Progression

WSP is an exciting place to work. They offer a number of different career paths. You can specialize in your field of technology or become a project manager with responsibility for large and complex projects. You might be interested in a management career with responsibility for a unit, department, or business area. Or you might move towards business development, developing client relationships, and bringing in new business.

Source

• rewardsatwsp.com/New-to-WSP
• wsp.com/en-ph/careers/what-we-offer
• wsp.com/en-gb/careers/graduates
• youtube.com/@WSPUSA