| Location | Gainesville, FL |
This Opportunity
WSP is currently seeking an Intermediate 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.
1 to 3 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.
Data Science
GIS