Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - 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 searching for a Environmental Field Operations Specialist to support our Portland, ME office. Be involved in projects with our Site Investigation and Remediation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Work on a local team to responsively meet client objectives

• Under general supervision, perform routine field sampling/testing of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment and air in accordance with established procedures

• Follow standard methods to properly calibrate and maintain testing equipment

• Document and evaluate data

• Support operations and maintenance at groundwater treatment plants and other remediation systems

• Prepare and submit accurate, legible, and complete draft daily reports which may include tables and figures

• Follow safety rules and practices and report any safety issues or concerns to management

• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma

• Valid driver's license

• Strong initiative, problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail

• Willingness to travel for overnight field assignments as dictated by project demands (including to remote locations and outside work in various climates up to 75% of time)

• Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required

• Ability to independently complete field assignments and summarize field data for use in reporting

• Good verbal and written communication skills and a professional attitude

• Ability to prepare daily reports and documentation

• Basic knowledge of MS Word and Excel

• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening

• Must pass a HAZWOPER physical and be able to wear an air purifying respirator

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds

• Able to work in variable outside conditions, including extreme heat or cold

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification

• 3 years of relevant experience

• Experience with soil and groundwater sampling

• Experience with groundwater treatment system operations and maintenance or similar construction/mechanical/laboratory experience.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

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.

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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.