About WSP
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Industry
Civil engineering construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Kowloon Bay, Kowloon, CN
$83.80K - $112.30K/yr
Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement
Posted 21 days ago
WSP rating
8.5
Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
14th of 57 rated business consultants
Job description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Lead Environmental Scientist to support our Connecticut operations, in our Glastonbury and Shelton, CT offices. Be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Prepare environmental work plans and manage projects through completion, on time and budget
- Manage existing clients and develop new business
- Supervise, mentor and train junior staff
- Data analysis and interpretation to determine the next course of action
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. or M.S. degree in geology, hydrogeology or environmental engineering.
- CTDEEP Licensed Environmental Professional
- Minimum 10 years experience working as a Connecticut environmental consultant with strong understanding of CTDEEP RSRs, RCRA and TSCA
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree is preferred.
- Essential professional licensure/certification.
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
- Water supply development and permitting experience are not required, but a plus
- Proficiency with ESRI's ArcGIS software is a plus.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
Q: What skills or qualities help someone succeed as a Senior Environmental Scientist?
A: To succeed as a Senior Environmental Scientist, key technical skills include expertise in environmental regulations, policy analysis, and data-driven decision-making, as well as proficiency in scientific software and programming languages such as R or Python. Soft skills like effective communication, collaboration, and project management are also crucial, as Senior Environmental Scientists often lead cross-functional teams and interact with stakeholders to develop and implement environmental solutions. By combining these technical and soft skills, Senior Environmental Scientists can drive environmental sustainability, inform policy decisions, and advance their careers through leadership opportunities and professional recognition.
Q: What is the career path for a Senior Environmental Scientist?
A: A Senior Environmental Scientist typically follows a career progression from entry-level roles such as Environmental Consultant or Research Assistant, to mid-level positions like Environmental Specialist or Project Manager, and finally to senior roles like Senior Environmental Scientist or Environmental Program Manager. Throughout their career, they have opportunities to develop skills in areas like environmental policy, regulatory compliance, and project management, as well as stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in the field. Long-term, Senior Environmental Scientists may pursue leadership roles, start their own consulting firms, or transition into academia, government, or non-profit sectors, leveraging their expertise to drive environmental sustainability and policy change.
