Early Career Environmental Engineering

WSP • Minneapolis, MN

2d • $58,200 - $87,300 • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Environmental Engineer for its Minneapolis, Minnesota office to join the Earth & Environment Team. The role provides local technical assistance for environmental investigations and protection and mitigation efforts involving soil, air, groundwater, water supply, property transfers, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control. The engineer will contribute to a broad range of assessment, inspection, compliance, and remediation projects while building engineering, regulatory, compliance, and field experience through mentoring, training, and WSP’s Developing Professionals Network.

Working under general supervision, the engineer will support field investigations and environmental project delivery, prepare and analyze technical documentation and data, and collaborate with project managers and senior engineers. The position requires following safety procedures and quality standards, meeting client and project requirements, and producing accurate, concise deliverables.

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 or 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, and ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities 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, communication software, technology, and tools.
• Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules suited to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
• Ability to travel occasionally, potentially up to 40%, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Valid U.S. 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 for environmental projects, including site assessment, remediation, compliance programs, Phase I environmental site assessments, and sampling and monitoring.
• Conduct subsurface investigations, including drilling, geologic/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.
• Prepare reports documenting field investigative procedures, data management and interpretation, and graphical and tabular data presentations.
• Perform Phase I environmental site assessments.
• Use GIS, as applicable, to support data evaluation, presentation, and mapping.
• Assist in verifying site characteristics and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Create complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field or work-site notebooks.
• Work with WSP project managers to meet client expectations for project objectives, schedules, budgets, change management, problem solving, and deliverables.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including requirements for sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate, select, and design site remedies for contaminated soil, groundwater, and vapor, with the goal of regulatory closure.
• Prepare or support preparation of SWPPP, SPCC, FRP, and ERAP plans, including 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, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
• 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