Senior Environmental Aquatic Scientist

WSP Global • San Diego, CA

398d • $125,000 - $125,000

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Aquatic Scientist to join their San Diego Environmental Water Group. The role involves supporting regulatory compliance programs in the marine and aquatic environment, with a focus on field data collection, stormwater management, and scientific diving. The ideal candidate will have strong field, writing, and data QA/QC skills, along with experience in Southern California's environmental regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field
• 5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
• Experience in field collection and recording/analyzing collected data

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree is preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) preferred
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Responsibilities

• Participating in field collection teams with senior scientists and other staff level scientists
• Collecting sediment, water, and biological samples and data
• Conducting scientific dive operations including sample collection, visual surveys, and equipment deployment and recovery
• Operating field collection equipment and boats, including trailering
• Recording field measurements and preparing field reports
• Managing and analyzing field collected data
• Analyzing laboratory chemistry results
• Preparing report text, maps, data tables, and summaries, and conducting statistical analyses of field collected and laboratory data
• Ensuring Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) related to data and report review
• Conducting mid-level data analysis, technical reporting, and scientific writing
• Understanding local and national environmental regulations
• Field and Project Management
• Participating in regional scientific organizations

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees