Environmental Technician

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Technician for the Jacksonville, FL (Bay meadows Road) office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Perform hands on field work associated with environmental site assessment and monitoring.
• Adhere to strict standard operating procedures for collection of groundwater, soil, sediment, surface water, and soil gas samples.
• Operate and maintain environmental field instruments including water level meters, turbidity meters, and multiparameter water quality meters.
• Record field data and perform basic calculations based on observed parameters.
• Perform assigned office duties field equipment maintenance, equipment restocking, instrument repair and service requests, field data entry, presentation of data, and other technical support tasks.
• Install and maintain remediation systems.
• Coordinate and communicate with client representatives, subcontractors, homeowners, and WSP employees.

• High school diploma.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Aptitude for diagnosis and repair of mechanical field equipment.
• Ability to independently complete field assignments and summarize data.
• Proficient Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to safely lift 40 pounds.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.
• Strong initiative, problem-solving and communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Willingness to travel for field assignments as dictated by project demands (including to remote locations and outside work in various climates up to 50% of time).
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

• Two-year technical degree in the field of engineering, environmental sciences, or related discipline.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER.
• Familiarity with groundwater and soil sampling techniques and field procedures.
• Experience diagnosing and maintaining environmental field instruments.