Early Career Environmental Stormwater BMP; Management Practices Inspector

Job Description

WSP is hiring up to two Environmental Stormwater BMP (Best Management Practices) Inspector with technical skills in stormwater, environmental policy, and compliance services. The role will report to our Dallas/Fort Worth, TX or Oklahoma City, OK office but will primarily work in the field to support utility projects across western Oklahoma, San Angelo and Abilene, Texas areas.

The primary responsibilities of this position include the site inspections of multiple linear corridor utility construction projects for compliance with Project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP). Experience with preparation and development of SWPPP documents and Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Plans is a plus.

This position requires extensive travel (75-100%), with projects typically located within a one- to four-hour driving distance. The successful candidate must be able to work efficiently with little supervision while conducting inspections of stormwater BMPs in remote locations with little infrastructure.

• Assisting with the development of project SWPPPs
• Field reviews for structural SWPPP control mapping
• Wetland delineations
• Habitat assessments for listed species and other biological resources

We are seeking a motivated, self-sufficient, detail-oriented professional with strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills; and the ability to support the environmental team. The successful candidate will primarily interact with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals throughout the firm who are focused on solving our client’s environmental challenges. This Stormwater BMP Inspector will perform and deliver project assignments with the associated responsibility for meeting profitability, quality management, and safety goals.

• BS in Environmental Science or related field
• 0-1 years of related experience.
• Experience conducting stormwater and/or environmental inspections for linear projects
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to utilize computer software such as Google Earth, Microsoft products to include Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer, and smartphone applications
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with project staff, client representatives, and resource agencies
• Experience operating equipment such as GPS, laser range finders, cameras, etc.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

• Stormwater inspection, monitoring and assessment experience a plus.
• NPDES/TMDL/Water Quality experience a plus.
• Technical writing experience.

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.