Richmond, VA, 23274, USA
9 days ago
Environmental Technician, Field Services
**Our Business** WSP is a global leader in engineering and environmental consulting -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 **Full-Time Environmental Field Technician** for our **Richmond** office. Be involved in projects with our **Earth and Environment Team** and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. **Your Impact** + The successful candidate will conduct routine monitoring events that follow standards and procedures for conducting field environmental investigations including geophysical surveying, groundwater sampling, and operation and maintenance of groundwater, soil vapor, and landfill gas remediation systems. + Assist with other field activities as needed including, but not limited to stormwater and wetland surveying, etc. + Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements. + Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation. + Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures. + Perform all duties within established deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + 0-2 years of relevant work experience. + Good interpersonal, documentation, and computer skills (Outlook, Word, and Excel). + Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical devices. + Ability to record information in a legible and accurate manner. (Field Notes) + Professional oral and written communication skills. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and 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. + Travel is required, up to 80%, depending on project-specific requirements. + Must be able to work up to 12-hours outdoors. + Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and walk up/down slopes + Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator. + Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. + This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request \#LI-RR1 **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.
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