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!

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environmental & 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 currently initiating a search for an Environmental Inspector/Investigator for our New York City, NY office. In this position, the candidate will be responsible for providing technical services by performing investigations, monitoring, and sampling of lead and asbestos related materials for our clients. The candidate will also support industrial hygiene projects such as indoor air quality assessments, mold investigations, and health and safety plan development. Our work is performed in the immediate NYC area, including all 5 boroughs, Westchester and Long Island.

Your Impact

• Manage technician level employees
• Asbestos and/or lead abatement monitoring and investigations
• Position entails frequent travel throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester & Long Island
• Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Assessments, i.e. mold, IAQ, chemical assessments
• Perform professional environmental science work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and good driving record a must
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems
• 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
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work
• Remain current in latest environmental science subject matter and techniques
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or other related scientific discipline
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must be able to use a computer and be functional using MS-Word, Excel, Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work
• Current NYS Department of Labor (NYS DOL) Licensed Asbestos Inspector / Project Designer and/or Asbestos Project Monitor
• NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Asbestos Investigator
• NYS DOL – Mold Assessor
• EPA Lead Inspector and/or Risk Assessor
• SSPC (C3) – Lead Supervisor/Competent Person for Commercial Building/Superstructures

Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides 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.

Expected Salary: $54,700 - $98,600

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.

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: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA
• All locations: US-NY-New York

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.