Environmental Scientist Consultant

WSP•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a seasoned Environmental Scientist Consultant to support its Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) Business Line in the San Antonio, Texas office. The role provides technical assistance and guidance for collecting, identifying, and compiling observational and spatial data related to biological, physical, and earth sciences. It supports environmental projects by documenting and assessing project areas and applying environmental science to address environmental challenges. The consultant is expected to deliver work that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or a related science.
3 to 5 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing soil and groundwater environmental studies under Texas guidelines.
Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Ability to work with attention to detail under senior project leads and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from test results and collated data and identify effective approaches to assigned project objectives.
Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to follow WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Ability to travel occasionally as project requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), under 29 CFR 1910.120.
Experience with the Texas Risk Reduction Program (TRRP).

Responsibilities

Collect, identify, and compile observational, spatial, and environmental data from air, soil, water, sludge, building materials, and other sample matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
Assist with preparing environmental reports and entering data for assigned projects, including TCEQ TRRP, RRC TRRP, and TDSHS projects.
Maintain quality-control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Conduct or assist with investigations, inspections, environmental studies, and surveys to characterize environmental problems, verify site conditions, and plan for future environmental needs.
Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, reports, and illustrations to present findings and analyses.
Write technical reports that summarize research, findings, and conclusions, using electronic systems, field and work-site notes, and software to produce complete and accurate documentation.
Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures for sample collection, laboratory documentation, client communications, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
Maintain and calibrate equipment and tools, troubleshoot and report malfunctions, and perform inventory-control activities.
Assist with analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting environmental data collected during field investigations.
Assist with developing and scoping small- to medium-sized projects.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
Exercise ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.