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Early Career Environmental Engineer
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Job Description
Early Career Environmental Engineer | WSP
The Tone:
This is an early career role at WSP, located in Portland, ME. WSP is seeking a highly motivated engineer to join their team working on environmental assessment, inspection, and remediation projects. This role offers a developing professional the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to crucial efforts in environmental protection and mitigation. WSP is committed to fostering professional growth through comprehensive mentoring, training, and participation in its Developing Professionals Network.
The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Portland, ME
• Mission: Provide local technical assistance for various environmental investigations and mitigation efforts.
• Tech Stack: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS
What You’ll Actually Do
• Investigations: Investigate soil, air, and groundwater contamination, as well as protection and mitigation efforts related to water supply and hazardous or solid waste disposal.
• Data Management: Collect and compile environmental data from various matrices (air, soil, water, sludge) for engineering analysis, maintaining stringent quality control.
• Technical Support: Perform engineering calculations, cost estimates, and data validation, providing basic environmental engineering support for projects related to air emission sources, hazardous waste facilities, and water resources.
• Documentation: Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field notebooks, assisting with report preparation.
• Safety & Ethics: Adhere to all safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, meticulously maintaining records, and exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company resources.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline; early career professional.
• Experience: Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills with a strong analytical mindset; familiarity with the concepts of reducing and eliminating hazardous substances; basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, and communication software.
• Bonus: Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification; familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS); active participation in local professional practice organizations.
