Early Career Biologist / Wetland Ecologist

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Biologist / Wetland Ecologist to join our Northeast Planning and Permitting team. The position reports to either our Foxborough, MA or Boston, MA office.

The successful candidate will assist field assessments for various ecological projects in the Northeast, while offering support to projects across the country. This position involves supporting wetland and waterbody delineations, organizing and summarizing field-collected data, identifying protected plant species and related habitats, compiling survey reports and permit applications, as well as construction monitoring, inspection, and oversight.

The position includes a mixture of field and office duties. It is likely to require long days outdoors in variable weather and terrain at times, as well as supporting reporting, business, and organizational development. Our projects at times require short-term travel and occasionally working long weeks. Candidates must have a positive attitude, be physically prepared to work in difficult conditions, and be eager to become a critical part of the WSP team. The candidate should have demonstrated exposure to field data collection, species identification, working as part of diverse and dynamic project team, and growth through development of new skills.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field
• Experience with assisting or leading wetland delineation activities or other ecological surveys
• Willingness to conduct environmental inspections on construction sites
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and professionalism
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineations Manual and appropriate regional supplements
• Exposure to Clean Water Act (CWA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations
• Experience with writing technical reports or permit sections
• Working knowledge of GPS technologies
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the region with potential travel throughout the U.S.

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.