Environmental Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer (P2) to join the Earth & Environment Team in Shelton, Connecticut. The selected candidate will support environmental projects and proposals involving site remediation, investigation, due diligence, and permitting.

• Provide technical support for environmental projects involving investigation, remediation, due diligence, and environmental permitting.
• Perform Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, site investigation and remediation field investigations.
• Design and conduct subsurface investigations, including drilling oversight, geological logging, and environmental media sampling.
• Collect, identify, compile, and evaluate environmental data from air, soil, groundwater, surface water, sludge, and other environmental media.
• Research environmental and hazardous materials databases to evaluate historical property uses and identify potential environmental risks.
• Analyze, validate, interpret, and manage environmental data, supporting the development of remedial action work plans.
• Prepare engineering calculations, cost estimates, figures, tables, charts, and other data visualizations for technical review and client presentation.
• Author and contribute to high‑quality technical reports, including field investigation reports and remedial action work plans.
• Maintain quality control standards in accordance with industry best practices.
• Support proposal preparation, business development efforts, and client communications.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site‑specific Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical, Civil, or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in environmental engineering or a related field.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) certification.
• Experience performing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments and environmental sampling.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with regulatory agencies and understand permitting requirements.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability applied to environmental data analysis.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office and analytical software tools.
• Demonstrated self‑leadership, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with company policies.
• Ability to work flexible schedules and travel as required by project demands.

• Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional licensure or progress toward professional licensure/certification.
• 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training (29 CFR ).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR certification.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.