Early Career Environmental Scientist

This Opportunity 

WSP is currently seeking an Early Career Environmental Scientist to work in-person out of our Gainesville, FL office. 

Takes part in providing technical assistance for the operation of a nationwide, 90+ site air quality monitoring network, including equipment inventory, maintenance, and troubleshooting; laboratory support; data review and problem identification; documentation; and shipping logistics. 

Your Impact 

• Assist in maintenance, repair, inventory, and ordering of ambient air quality and meteorological monitoring or analogous equipment and associated data loggers. 
• Perform and document calibration, certification and repairs of ambient air quality monitoring equipment and analyzers in a laboratory and field environment. 
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting and reviewing data from ambient monitoring sites. Perform routine data analysis and preparation and review of reports. 
• Provide basic technical assistance on various monitoring site support issues. 
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and notebook/logs. 
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures. 
• 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. 
• Must be able to safely lift and move heavy calibration kits and equipment. 

Who You Are 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Biology, Geography or closely related discipline. 
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience. 
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset. 
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering 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 technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, 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. 
• Limited travel during first two years of employment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• R and/or Python coding experience. 
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific educational discipline. 
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. 

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