Senior Environmental Scientist - 16223

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 Senior Environmental Scientist for our Lawrenceville, NJ office with 5-7 years’ experience working in the New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York areas.  The following office locations will also be considered: Marlton, NJ or Morristown, NJ.  Be involved in projects with our transportation, oil & gas, or transmission Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Project / task management including progress reporting
• Field work, coordination/oversight
• Coordination of subcontracting activities
• Proposal preparation
• Data compilation/interpretation
• Development of regulatory compliance documents
• Report writing & technical related activities

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Education required: BS degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or similar discipline
• Experience with project management systems
• Excellent oral, written communication and organizational skills required
• Willing to travel (extended days / overnights)

The candidate will also be required to perform environmental studies and prepare documentation for permit applications and approvals to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the US Army Corps of Engineers. NJDEP permit involvements will likely include Freshwater Wetlands, Flood Hazard Area Control Act, and Coastal Program Permits (CAFRA, Coastal Wetlands, Waterfront Development). In addition, the candidate will be required to prepared documentation associated with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approvals, NJ EO 215 approvals, Green Acres, and Section 4(f) Evaluations. The candidate must be able to work in a team environment, as well as independently, with minimal supervision by the Office Manager and/or Project Managers.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Lead Wetland Delineator 

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