Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting – made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder – with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Scientist for our Chicago, Illinois office. We will also consider candidates for our Peoria, Illinois office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Work with members of our Earth and Environment Team to provide direction and support existing client relationships.

• Serve as Technical Lead or Task Manager for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction and oversee project execution.

• Independently manage and execute projects to meet compliance schedules.

• Perform moderately complex technical tasks within a broad work-scope, and/or plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate project work for large work-scopes.

• Prepare technical proposals and reports, in whole or in part, depending on the size and complexity of the document.

• Demonstrate competency in a combination of areas including environmental compliance, field supervision, technical knowledge and task management.

• Motivate, train and mentor subordinate staff assigned to his/her tasks or projects.

• The position may entail approximately 70% office work and 30% field work on a variety of projects including industrial/commercial, state and federal sites involving environmental contamination.

• Prepare components of investigation, remedial and monitoring reports, including work summaries, data summaries, calculations, summary tables, figures, and report text.

• Prepare technical evaluations and recommendations.

• Point person for subcontractors and directs junior level staff overseeing field activities.

• Organize field work and assign tasks and provide guidance to staff specialists (Field Task Management).

• Assist in subcontractor procurement.

• Oversight of soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.

• Review of contractor submittals including equipment, Work Plans, QA/QC plans and payment requests.

• Will travel to project sites as required; will include some overnight travel.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology or environmental science

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience.

• Must be proficient in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

• Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.

• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with technical and 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.

• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.

• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of various aspects of environmental related project, applying applicable regulations and policies.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when expressing ideas to a technical and non-technical audience.

• Ability to manage and effectively communicate with subcontractors in the field.

• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Geology or Environmental Science.

• Applicable Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain in 6-12 months.

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

• 40-Hour OSHA (29 CFR 1910.120) Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER).

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.