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!

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a SHEQ Specialist for our Buffalo, NY office. The following office will also be considered: Pittsford, NY. This is an excellent opportunity for a proficient SHEQ Specialist with a proven track record to support the expansion of WSP project management capabilities for a national client base in an internationally recognized global firm.

Your Impact

• Review the SHEQ Plans for adherence to our Contractor Safety Program within the Project Management Plan.
• Responsible for field inspections and controls, Quality assessments, and administrative activities.
• Individual has the ability to anticipate, recognize, evaluate and control occupational safety health hazards in construction environments.
• Responsible for field inspections, safety and health orientations.
• Assess Permit conditions within construction certificates and environmental plans implementation along execution phase. Report any deviations and propose solutions to Owner.
• Oversee SHEQ activities to ensure conformance to the ISO certified Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• Assist with training and communications of QMS and EMS processes and procedures.
• 50% travel is anticipated.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required
• 3 to 5 years' experience managing a safety program with a minimum of 2 years of experience with Six Sigma, Quality Management System standards (i.e. ISO-9001, TS-16949, etc.)
  Or a minimum of 2 years of experience with Environmental Management System standards (i.e. ISO 14001) Or a minimum of 2 years construction safety experience with a diverse project background and completion OSHA 30 Hour Construction Course.
• This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP.

Compensation and Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $61,000 - 114,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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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: 50%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: BUFFALO - LA RIVIERE DR
• All locations: US-NY-Buffalo, US-NY-Pittsford

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.