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Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist

WSP New York, NY, NY senior full-time

Salary

$89,000 - $146,900 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist to join our Earth & Environment Team in the Northeast Region. You will be involved in projects that meet client objectives and solve challenges.

Your Impact

  • Conduct field assignments such as environmental compliance audits, Phase 1 environmental site assessments, and environmental inspections.
  • Provide environmental compliance program support for industrial clients, including developing procedures and permits, preparing regulatory reports, and delivering environmental training programs.
  • Develop ISO14001 environmental management system (EMS) program support for industrial clients, including program development and auditing.
  • Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of audits and field investigations, regulatory research, and data management.
  • Manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work, delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget.
  • Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  • Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
  • Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
  • Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience working with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
  • 5+ years of experience working with ISO 14001 EMS guidance.
  • Ability to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
  • Experience with evaluating and maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
  • Valid US driver's license.
  • Ability to work in locations with rough terrain and enter facilities with limited accessibility.
  • Travel up to 50% of the time, with overnight travel required.
  • Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and able to work under pressure of deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree.
  • Certified Professional Environmental Auditor, Environmental Professional, Certified Hazardous Material Manager, or other related environmental certifications.
  • Experience conducting Phase I environmental site assessments following ASTM International Standard E 1527-13.
  • Experience conducting environmental due diligence assessments of roadway and other transportation corridors.

WSP Benefits

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

  • Expected salary: $89,000 - $146,900

Skills

Required

  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Regulations
  • ISO 14001 EMS
  • HAZWOPER
  • Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

Nice to have

  • Master's degree
  • Certified Professional Environmental Auditor
  • Environmental Professional
  • Certified Hazardous Material Manager

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/92742

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