Job DescriptionOur BusinessWe 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 an Environmental Remediation Engineer with 3-5 years' experience for our North Atlantic Operations', in our Portland, Maine office. The work will involve engineering design, preparing feasibility studies, and construction support completed under the guidance of senior staff. WSP's North Atlantic Operations is a multi-disciplinary science/engineering/architecture team of 130+ staff that offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. The position will involve environmental remediation including, but not limited to remedial design of treatment systems, report preparation, submittal reviews, support for water and wastewater permitting and compliance activities, contamination assessment, construction, and operation and maintenance support.
Your ImpactThis position offers the opportunity to work with a large and diverse team of design engineers to address complex environmental challenges executing the following roles/responsibilities:
- Prepare work plans, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans
- Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.)
- Prepare CERCLA and or RCRA engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment systems designs, and develop cost estimates
- Prepare engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment systems designs, and develop cost estimates
- Prepare and/or review plans, specifications, and special provisions for construction projects
- Complete projects in a timely and accurate manner. Work outside of normal work hours may be required on occasion.
- Review and comment on contractor submittals
- Track payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals
- Perform construction oversight
- Conduct construction closeout activities including final inspections, completion of punch lists, record drawings, and contract closeout
- Daytime travel and overnight (up to a week or more) travel required, as needed
- Overtime required, as needed
- Have and maintain a valid driver's license, work outdoors in various weather conditions and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
- BS in Environmental/Chemical Engineering
- 3 to 5 years of engineering/consulting experience with a focus on remedial design including water treatment, soil vapor extraction and treatment, in-situ remediation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills and organizational abilities
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites
- Anticipated travel expected to be less than 10% overnight travel; however, extended travel up to two weeks is possible
- Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs
- Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS in Environmental/Chemical Engineering
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- Experience preparing engineering designs for water and vapor treatment including process and instrumentation diagrams
- Experience in preparing cost estimates
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Self-starter and lifelong learner
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About UsAbout 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.
