Early Career Environmental Engineering

WSP • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Environmental Engineer for its Minneapolis, Minnesota office. The position is part of the Earth & Environment Team and supports environmental assessment, inspection, compliance, and remediation projects. It offers opportunities to develop engineering, regulatory, compliance, and field experience through mentoring, training, and the Developing Professionals Network.

Under general supervision, the engineer provides local technical assistance for investigations of soil, air, and groundwater and for related protection and mitigation efforts. Work includes field investigations and sampling, data analysis, engineering calculations, cost estimates, documentation, and report preparation. The role also supports site remedies and environmental compliance plans, while coordinating with project managers and senior engineers to meet project objectives, schedules, budgets, and deliverable expectations.

The position requires compliance with safety guidelines, site-specific procedures, and WSP policies. Occasional travel, potentially up to 40%, may be required, and work schedules may extend beyond the typical work week to meet project needs. The expected salary range is $58,200–$87,300.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Civil, or Geological Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• A track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Valid US driver's license and successful completion of WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training certification, or ability to obtain it.
• OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support on environmental projects involving site assessment, remediation, compliance programs, Phase I environmental site assessments, and sampling or monitoring.
• Conduct subsurface investigations, including drilling, geologic and geotechnical logging, and environmental media sampling.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, data validation, and report preparation.
• Document field investigative procedures; manage and interpret data; and prepare graphical and tabular data presentations.
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments.
• Use GIS, as applicable, to support data evaluation, presentation, and mapping.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field or work-site notebooks.
• Work with project managers to meet client expectations for project objectives, schedules, budgets, change management, problem solving, and deliverables.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including maintaining sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate, select, and design site remedies involving contaminated soil, groundwater, and vapor, with the goal of regulatory closure.
• Prepare or support preparation of SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, and ERAP plans, including conducting site inspections.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs) and Traffic Control Plans.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level