Environmental Scientist
Wsp
Conduct environmental assessments, permitting, and reporting for infrastructure projects.
17 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Richmond, VA, United States
Field
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
permitting
environmental analysis
technical reporting
client development
mentoring
team collaboration
- Support and/or lead permitting activities and manage tasks for a range of infrastructure, energy and land development projects (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Mid-Atlantic area state permits, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson‑Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, NEPA, NPDES/VPDES, etc.).
- Complete environmental analysis and technical reports to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.
- Perform client relationship advancement and business development to continue delivery of business prosperity and growth objectives.
- Fulfill reporting and permitting responsibilities, including the responsible management of both internal and external influence factors, to ensure project success.
- 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.
- Mentor junior level staff in the completion of natural resource assessments and report preparation environmental documentation and environmental permitting actions.
- Work efficiently within culturally and geographically diverse cross-functional teams in executing project work.
What you bring
arcgis
autocad
bachelor's
master's
wetland cert
problem solving
- 1-3 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental analysis reviews, habitat and impact assessments, and regulatory permitting.
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Resource Management, Wetland Ecology, Forestry or a comparable life science field.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective manner to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
- Proficiency with ESRI Software (including ArcGIS, ArcMap, ArcCatalog) and/or AutoCAD.
- Proven record of accomplishment upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Ability to learn and apply new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and work independently.
- Excellent written and oral interpersonal communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
- Master’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Resource Management, Wetland Ecology, Forestry or a comparable life science field.
- Certification as a Professional Wetland Scientist, Virginia Professional Wetland Delineator and/or Virginia State Waters Delineator (or ability to achieve certification within 1 year).
- Flora and/or fauna species assessment experience/certification relevant to regionally imperiled/protected species (e.g., bat or other relevant protected species assessment, monitoring, and/or presence/absence survey experience).
- Accomplished knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
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Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
- Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
- Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
- Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
- Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
- Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
- No DEI content per instruction.
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