Early Career Environmental Planner

Description

• 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.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
• Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
• Assist with performing basic professional environmental planning work relating to ecological systems, habitats, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Under direct supervision, assist with preparing environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned tasks (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.).
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, demographics, patterns and trends, and statistical analysis of environmental data.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.

Requirements

• Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
• Prior internship related to the line.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific software (i.e., ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
• 0-1 years of post-graduate experience in the industry.
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• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Familiar with relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance