DescriptionOur Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environmental & 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 Inspector & Investigator for our New York City, NY office. In this position, the candidate will be responsible for providing technical services by performing investigations, monitoring, and sampling of lead and asbestos related materials for our clients. The candidate will also support industrial hygiene projects such as indoor air quality assessments, mold investigations, and health and safety plan development. Our work is performed in the immediate NYC area, including all 5 boroughs, Westchester and Long Island.
Your Impact
- Manage technician level employees.
- Asbestos and/or lead abatement monitoring and investigations.
- The position entails frequent travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester & Long Island.
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Assessments, i.e. mold, IAQ, chemical assessments.
- Perform professional environmental science work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record are a must.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.
- Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Remain current in the latest environmental science subject matter and techniques.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or other related scientific discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
Current NYS Department of Labor (NYS DOL) Licensed Asbestos Inspector / Project Designer and/or Asbestos Project Monitor
- NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Asbestos Investigator
- NYS DOL – Mold Assessor
- EPA Lead Inspector and/or Risk Assessor
- SSPC (C3) – Lead Supervisor/Competent Person for Commercial Building/Superstructures
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Valid driver's license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Must be able to use a computer and be functional using MS-Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
WSP Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $86,000 - $141,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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