Lead Environmental Scientist

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & 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 a full-time Senior Lead Environmental Scientist to support our Connecticut operations, in our Shelton and Glastonbury, 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

• Provide guidance with data collection efforts for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, and environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys. 


• 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


• 7 to 10 years' experience working as a Connecticut environmental consultant with strong understanding of CTDEEP RSRs


• Strong understanding of RCRA and TSCA is a plus


• The candidate must have strong computer and writing skills.  Proficiency with ESRI’s ArcGIS software is a plus.
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree is preferred.


• Master’s Degree is preferred.


• Essential professional licensure/certification.


• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  
  
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