**Our Business** WSP USA, Inc. (WSP) is a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with our recent acquisitions of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder Associates, Inc.- with world-class expertise in environmental, climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), earth sciences, social and governance (ESG). Combined, we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary environmental professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create resilient foundations for communities to thrive, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. WSP is not just a place to work; it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a people-oriented culture. As part of the WSP 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** Our Earth & Environment Team is seeking an **Early Career Environmental Scientist** to work out of our **Kennesaw, GA** office.  This successful candidate in this role will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. **Your Impact** + Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. + Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. + Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. + Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues. + Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs. + Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction. + Complete training on assigned tasks. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a closely related life science field. + 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience. + General familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. + Comfortable working in a variety of work settings (e.g., remote and urban areas), temperatures, and weather conditions with ability to lift 50 lbs. of field equipment. + Willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed to complete an assignment and satisfy project needs. + Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline. + Demonstrated time management and organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. + Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, and ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to both scientific and non-scientific audiences. + Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. + Strong work ethic to ensure job requirements are completed (safety first). + Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. + Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, general office software (i.e., MS Word and Excel, and PowerPoint), spreadsheets, technology, and tools. + Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. + Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. + Domestic travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements and could include one to two weeks of travel per month. + Possess a valid driver’s license and be capable of driving work vehicles (i.e., vans and trucks). + Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. **Preferred Qualifications:** + A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. + Capable of passing OSHA 10-hour Construction Training Course and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training course. + Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and operating GPS equipment (e.g., hand-held Trimble units, RTK GPS units, etc.) is preferred. + Prior internship and or job experience related to the degree of study. \#LI-AB2 **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. www.wsp.com 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.