Early Career Environmental Scientist

WSP is seeking an Early Career Environmental Scientist for our Brentwood, TN office to support projects within our Earth & Environment Team. The role focuses on Natural Resources and Permitting across various markets.

• Under general supervision, conduct natural resource field surveys.
• Under general supervision, perform wetland delineations, T&E surveys, and natural resource inventories (NRIs).
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
• Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems and water resources.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures.
• Utilize the latest technologies, instrumentation, and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post‑education experience.
• Analytical skills, familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline.
• Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non‑scientific audience.
• Proficient self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, 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.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from office and project locations.
• Periodic week‑long travel for field surveys may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.
• Ability to work outside under a variety of site and weather conditions.

• Wetlands Professional in Training (WPIT) status with the Society of Wetland Scientists.
• Herbaceous and woody plant identification skills.

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.