Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

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 is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Environmental Scientist for our Marlton, NJ office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Engage in a team environment, working closely with project managers, technical experts, and co-workers to complete field tasks and project deliverables.
• Safely perform work in the office and field; fieldwork may occur in all seasons and weather conditions, using a variety of field equipment (with an ability to lift and move approximately 50 pounds without assistance) and operating vehicles on behalf of the company.
• Participate in a range of field sampling programs, including the collection, handling, and shipment of samples of various environmental media (e.g., groundwater, soil, sediment, soil vapor, indoor air) in compliance with State and Federal requirements.
• Perform site investigations such as Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and assist with follow-up report preparation.
• Coordinate and provide oversight of subcontractors (e.g., laboratories, drillers, surveyors).
• Operate, maintain, and monitor remedial systems.
• Accurately document (e.g., field forms, field notebooks, daily reports) and verbally communicate site conditions, observations, and activities.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of environmental monitoring and technical reports, including compiling, interpreting, and presenting field and analytical data.
• Support project teams in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental, compliance, and analytical data to develop remedial strategies, compliance evaluations, and innovative solutions.
• 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.
• Local and national travel typically not exceeding five days at a time, with possible opportunities for long-term remote assignments.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a core science field with an environmental concentration.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal skills with strong writing, analytical and organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent graduate or May 2023 graduate in an accredited environmental science or core science field with an environmental concentration. Undergraduate or Graduate program.
• Experience in the consulting or environmental industry, including research or internships.
• Familiarity with field practices such as the collection of environmental monitoring data using industry-standard meters, instrumentation, and techniques.
• Familiarity with geochemical or GIS data presentation.
• Experience with the management, visualization, and statistical analysis of quantitative data.

Additional information:

• Submittal of a cover letter with your application is appreciated.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• This role may be subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: New Graduate
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: MARLTON - LAKE CENTER EX PKWY
• All locations: US-NJ-Marlton

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. www.wsp.com

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.