Lead Environmental Project Chemist - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Project Chemist for our Portland, OR, Kirkland, WA, or Lynnwood, WA office.   Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team NW Remediation Practice and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact

Your Impact

• Support project teams as Project or Program Chemist, including providing senior level support in data validation (including performing, coordinating, and/or providing senior/technical review).
• Interpretation of environmental chemistry data, data quality evaluation (DQE), data forensics, laboratory coordination, development of environmental sampling programs (including the selection of analytical methodology, evaluating laboratory proposals, and establishing QA/QC parameters), database support, and data entry. 
• Work with laboratories to ensure data meets client requirements and project data quality objectives.
• Leading/supervising chemistry team, identifying and pursuing opportunities for business growth, and project management.

This position can also offer an opportunity for the interested candidate with the right skills and drive to develop beyond data validation, contract lab management and data quality management. We can offer the opportunity to become engaged in client support related to emerging contaminants in manufacturing and other environments where we help our industrial and commercial clients manage emerging contaminant risks to both the environment and their business. Chemistry knowledge is often key to successfully delivering these services to our clients.    

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in Chemistry required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience including both consulting environments and at least 2 years in commercial environmental laboratories in both bench and client facing roles.
• Experience writing analytical SOPs, QAPPs, FSPs and other quality management documents.
• Advanced knowledge of USEPA analytical methods, including experience in operation of laboratory instrumentation and associated data systems desired.
• Familiarity with the Department of Defense Quality Systems Manual for Environmental Laboratories and experience supporting DoD projects is a plus.
• Experience assisting project teams to select analytical methodology, evaluate laboratory proposals, establish QA/QC requirements, and working with laboratories to ensure data meets client requirements and project data quality objectives in support of work performed under CERCLA, RCRA, CWA, SDWA and other environmental regulatory programs.
• Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study, field investigation, sampling, experimentation, quality assurance of chemical measurements, and documentation.
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills are critical (technical writing course may be required during first year of employment if warranted).
• Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently.
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a strong desire to learn.
• Supervisory and project management experience.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP Benefits: 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $90,500 - $120,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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