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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 seeking a team-oriented and self-directed candidate to support their San Diego Environmental Water Group. Recent experience supporting regulatory compliance programs in stormwater, the aquatic environment, and/or experience working in an environmental laboratory setting. Experience working as part of field teams, and being knowledgeable in the collection of field data, particularly related to stormwater, marine sample collection, use of water quality collection instruments, and experience with scientific diving and boat operation is desirable. Strong field, writing, and data QA/QC skills are required. Experience working in Southern California is preferred.

Experience and fluency using MS Excel, the ability to follow strict QA/QC procedures and strong attention to detail is required. Knowledge of statistical procedures, analytical chemistry, and project management skills are desired.

Ideal candidate will have knowledge of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) programs, the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404; the Porter-Cologne Act; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; the Coastal Zone Management Act; Stormwater programs; and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations and guidance.

Your Impact

• Participating in field collection teams with senior scientists and other staff level scientists

• Collecting sediment and water samples

• Participating in dive surveys (optional)

• Operating field collection equipment and boats (e.g. sediment and water samplers, water quality instruments), including trailering

• Recording field measurements and preparing field reports

• Managing and analyzing field collected data

• Analyzing laboratory chemistry results

• Performing bench level toxicity and/or molecular biological laboratory tests with ddPCR

• Preparing report text and maps, data tables and summaries, and conducting statistical analyses of field collected and laboratory data

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) related to data and report review

• Technical and scientific writing

• Field and Project Management

• Participating in regional scientific organizations

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• 3-10 years of experience

• B.S. in Aquatic, Ocean or Environmental Sciences, Statistics/GIS, Chemistry, Engineering, Ecology, or Related Field

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $57,400 - $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.