Early Career Environmental Scientist

Job Description

Early Career Environmental Scientist | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career role at WSP, located in Kansas City, MO. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm that designs lasting solutions across buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, partnering with clients to help communities prosper. This role is essential for collecting and analyzing environmental data to support projects focused on environmental protection and sustainable development, ensuring compliance and preserving environmental quality.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Kansas City, MO (Hybrid)

• Mission: To collect, identify, and compile observational and spatial environmental data to support projects that protect and sustain ecological systems, air, and water resources.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Field Survey: Conduct natural resource field surveys to collect observational, spatial, and environmental data.
• Sample Collection: Collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for detailed analysis.
• Documentation: Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebooks.
• Technical Support: Provide entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues and help verify site characteristics.
• Compliance and Safety: Maintain rigorous quality control standards and procedures while complying with all safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field; early career professional.
• Experience: Familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, competent interpersonal and communication skills, proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, familiarity with environmental laws and regulations, and basic proficiency with office automation software.
• Bonus: Active membership and/or participation in local professional practice organizations.