Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Consultant, Civil/Environmental Engineer with the potential to work out of any of the following offices: Portland, OR; Redmond, WA; Seattle, WA; or Federal Way, WA. Be involved in projects with our Federal Environmental Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

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Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and implementation of environmental programs for the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with field investigations and the research, concept development, design and construction of sediment, soil, and groundwater remediation systems. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of each project undertaken. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards and project requirements for design, safety, and functionality. Work will include a mixture of field and office assignments; some travel is likely, including overnight stays.

Your Impact

• General supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of soil, water, sediments, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
• Perform basic professional civil and environmental engineering work relating to hazardous or solid waste facilities, industrial and agricultural facilities, pollution sources, existing site conditions, and water resources.
• Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to research, investigation, and evaluation of existing site conditions, regulatory records, and site operational history to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine data evaluation functions using company-provided software programs and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks/logs.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which pertain to activities including, but not limited to, collection of site characterization data, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training and implement lessons learned on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources and personal conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional related responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing (orally and in written form) ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-starter with attention to detail, flexibility with multi-tasking, and competency in prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as to function as part of a team, to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek (overtime and weekend work is possible).
• Ability to perform field assignments that may involve lifting and carrying heavy objects and walking on uneven terrain is required.
• Flexibility for occasional travel, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Driver’s license or ability to obtain (within 6 months) and must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Must be able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.
• Engineer in Training Certification or ability to obtain, with desire to pursue licensing.
• Basic proficiency with math principles, predictive models, and tools.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and technical software programs such as GIS, Python, SYSTAT, MATLAB, and Origin.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters (MS or MEng) is desirable.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating and construction processes is a plus.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour training is desirable.
• Familiarity with a range of civil and environmental engineering practices including design and implementation of site investigations and sampling programs to assess sites impacted by hazardous or solid waste; application of remedial approaches to mitigate contamination of water and land resources; and collection of environmental monitoring data to assess remedial performance. Specialized knowledge in one or more of these areas is desired but not mandatory.

Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Expected Salary: $61,700 - $108,200

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Travel Required: 25%
• Job Status: Regular
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: REDMOND - NE UNION HILL RD
• All locations: US-OR-Portland, US-WA-Federal Way, US-WA-Redmond, US-WA-Seattle

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. www.wsp.com

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.