Early Career Environmental Scientist

WSP•Baltimore, MD

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Environmental Scientist to work out of our Baltimore, MD office. This role involves providing local technical assistance for collecting, identifying, and compiling observational and spatial data related to biological, physical, and earth sciences. The position offers local environmental support for infrastructure projects in transportation, water supply, and energy production, storage, transmission, and distribution. A key aspect of the role is assisting in preserving environmental quality by identifying, minimizing, and mitigating disruptions to natural resources caused by human activity. The role also requires generating accurate and concise documentation to ensure responsibilities are met with high-quality standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline.
Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
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 business writing, office automation and communication software, 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.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from office and project locations.
Occasional travel and overnight stays may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Ability to work outside under a variety of site and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS) certification or Wetlands Professional in Training (WPIT) status with the Society of Wetland Scientists.
Herbaceous and woody plant identification skills.
OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) 40-hour training.

Responsibilities

Conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data under general supervision.
Perform wetland delineations, forest stand delineations, T&E surveys and natural resource inventories (NRIs) under general supervision.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems and water resources, verifying site characteristics and providing entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebooks, including preparation and review of technical reports and memoranda.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks.
Utilize the latest technologies, instrumentation, and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the environment and population health.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.