Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist

About the role

This opportunity is for a Senior Environmental Compliance Specialist / Environmental Scientist to be based in New York City, NY or other offices throughout the Northeast Region. You will join WSP’s Earth & Environment Team and contribute to projects that meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field assignments including 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 and submitting periodic regulatory reports, and delivering environmental training programs.
• Develop and support ISO 14001 environmental management system (EMS) programs for industrial clients, including program development and auditing.
• Prepare written and verbal technical reports documenting audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and graphical and tabular presentation of data.
• 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, including maintenance of sample collection, laboratory documentation, written procedures, monitoring systems, and logbooks.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct; adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Engineering, Earth Science or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• 5+ years of experience with ISO 14001 EMS guidance.
• Ability to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Experience evaluating and maintaining environmental regulatory compliance in industrial settings.
• Valid US driver’s license.
• Ability to work on waste disposal sites and sites requiring cleanup of hazardous materials.
• Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program and completion of safety training before assignment to hazardous sites.
• Ability to work in locations with rough terrain and within facilities featuring limited accessibility, moving machinery, and other industrial conditions.
• Subject to client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy, including potential random testing.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including short-notice trips via air or land, with occasional overnight stays.
• Self-sufficient, self-motivated, and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Strong investigative skills with high attention to detail.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with scientific and non-scientific audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with business writing, office automation, communication software, technology, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret testing results, data collation, and identify effective approaches to project objectives.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements.

Qualifications

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