

Industry: Civil Engineering
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

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Forge ahead with WSB. We are looking for an Environmental Scientist to join our Water Resources team. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us

**What You Will Do **

- Performing surveys for pre-project data collection, including longitudinal profiles, cross sections, and topographic survey, as a part of a survey team.

- Performing as-built surveys for completed restoration projects

- Compiling, writing, and editing quality technical reports, feasibility reports, letters, memos and specifications on restoration projects.

- Assisting with plan production using AutoCAD for restoration projects

- Assisting with permit applications for restoration projects, including estimating and documenting project impacts, pollutant load reductions, and verifying that projects meet state and federal permit requirements.

- Observing construction on restoration projects and completing project inspections. Also assisting with compiling construction documentation such as pay vouchers, inspection reports, and memoranda on ongoing construction projects.

- Complete water quality modeling and sediment testing and analytics.

- Perform pond surveys and associated field sampling work

- As you advance in your career:

- You may also plan, direct, and coordinate all project activities to ensure that projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and budgets.

- You will also manage restoration projects, identify new projects, formulate project approaches, lead the proposal process, formulate, track and meet project budgets and schedules, and market to and secure work from new and existing clients.

- Your experience level and quality of work will determine the amount of independent judgment granted, the complexity of tasks performed, and direct supervision received.

- Working Conditions/Schedule/Location:

- Work is performed in both an office and field setting; must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

- May be required to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, up to five days per week, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.

- Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.

- Travel or field visits may be required to support project needs or stakeholder collaboration.

**What You Will Bring **

- A Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, biology, civil engineering or a related field.

- 0-4 years of experience in Water Resources, Environmental Science or related field.

- Must possess a valid driver’s license along with a clean driving record and have the ability to work in a variety of locations.

- Preferred qualifications include:

- Working familiarity with GIS and/or AutoCAD

- Familiarity or experience with state and federal permitting requirements for restoration projects in public waters or on public land.

- Experience in construction observation and administration.

**Who We Are**

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

**Notice to Third Party Agencies **: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Graduate Environmental Scientist - Water Resources

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