Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Our Business
WSP USA, Inc. (WSP) is a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with our recent acquisitions of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder Associates, Inc.- with world-class expertise in environmental, climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), earth sciences, social and governance (ESG). Combined, we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary environmental professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create resilient foundations for communities to thrive, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. WSP is not just a place to work; it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a people-oriented culture.
As part of the WSP 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
Our Site Investigation and Remediation team is seeking a full-time Early Career Environmental Engineer to work out of our Buffalo, NY office.?The following locations will also be considered: Troy, NY and Horseheads, NY.
This successful candidate in this role will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of site investigation and remediation projects in the public and private sector.?Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, investigation, design, concept development, and construction of site remediation, groundwater treatment, site restoration, and ongoing site management.?Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.?Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
* Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal to develop technical, social, and ethical skills.
* Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary data analysis and reporting.
* Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
* Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, maps, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
* Assist with performing basic professional environmental engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
* Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
* Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
* Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
* 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
* 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
* Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
* Familiarity with process and concepts for site investigation and design/build.
* Familiarity with relevant environmental 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, software, spreadsheets, 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.
* Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
* Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.