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Join a multi-disciplinary project team(s) providing a range of technical due diligence, environmental compliance and site assessment services. Takes part in providing technical assistance for the collection, identification, and compiling of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of biological, physical, and earth sciences. Provides assistance for the development of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, air emission, pollution control, cultural impact, and preserving the quality of the environment by identifying, controlling, and preventing disruption to environmental systems and species caused by human activity. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Assist in compiling detailed assessment reports with inputs from multiple subject matter experts (SMEs).
Your Impact
- Under general supervision, conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data.
- Under general supervision, collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
- Perform environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory research and analyses.
- Develop skills to support Environmental and Technical Due Diligence Teams/EHS Audit Teams.
- Under general supervision, interact with SMEs in various technical fields to compile and summarize site data and technical reports.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
- Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental/engineering and site development issues.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks.
- Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
- Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline.
- Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific 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.
- Deadline-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to leverage data visualization skills to improve presentations and technical reports.
- A member of and/or desire to participate in local professional practice organizations.
About WSP
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.
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.
This Opportunity
Join a multi-disciplinary project team(s) providing a range of technical due diligence, environmental compliance and site assessment services. Takes part in providing technical assistance for the collection, identification, and compiling of observational and spatial data concerning a variety of biological, physical, and earth sciences. Provides assistance for the development of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, air emission, pollution control, cultural impact, and preserving the quality of the environment by identifying, controlling, and preventing disruption to environmental systems and species caused by human activity. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. Assist in compiling detailed assessment reports with inputs from multiple subject matter experts (SMEs).
Your Impact
- Under general supervision, conduct natural resource field surveys collecting observational, spatial, and environmental data.
- Under general supervision, collect and compile samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
- Perform environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulatory research and analyses.
- Develop skills to support Environmental and Technical Due Diligence Teams/EHS Audit Teams.
- Under general supervision, interact with SMEs in various technical fields to compile and summarize site data and technical reports.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurement and documentation.
- Assist with performing basic professional environmental science work relating to ecological systems, air, and water resources, assisting with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental/engineering and site development issues.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, laboratory or statistical documentation, and logbooks.
- Utilize the latest technologies and techniques in performing studies and analysis of habitats, sites, and potential impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
- Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species/discipline.
- Familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific 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.
- Deadline-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to leverage data visualization skills to improve presentations and technical reports.
- A member of and/or desire to participate in local professional practice organizations.
About WSP
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.
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.
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Target STEM-designated roles from the start
WSP's engineering and environmental consulting positions often fall under STEM OPT-eligible SOC codes. Before applying, cross-reference the role's job duties against O*NET to confirm the occupation qualifies, so your 24-month extension isn't at risk before you even start.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. WSP participates, but always verify the specific office or subsidiary entity on your offer letter is covered, since large firms sometimes have subsidiary entities with separate compliance registrations.
Align your OPT start date with WSP's hiring cycles
WSP recruits heavily through campus programs and summer internships, with full-time cohorts typically onboarding in late summer. Timing your OPT activation to match these windows reduces the gap between your program end date and your employment start date.
Prepare a degree-to-role mapping document early
WSP's hiring managers in consulting often evaluate how directly your degree field maps to the posted role. A one-page document connecting your coursework and capstone projects to specific WSP service lines strengthens your case during the interview process, not just the onboarding paperwork.
Use Migrate Mate to find WSP's OPT hiring history
Searching WSP's verified hiring history on Migrate Mate shows which job titles and practice areas have historically hired OPT students. Use that data to prioritize departments like transportation, water, or environment rather than applying broadly across every open role.
Start the H-1B conversation before your OPT expires
If WSP extends a full-time offer, ask your recruiter about their H-1B sponsorship process during your second or third month on OPT. Filing timelines are tight given the annual April registration window, and WSP's HR teams need lead time to coordinate with their immigration counsel.
WSP OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor OPT visas?
WSP doesn't sponsor OPT directly, USCIS grants OPT work authorization to F-1 students, not employers. What WSP does is hire students who already hold an OPT EAD. WSP is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required for STEM OPT 24-month extensions, making it a practical choice for STEM graduates seeking longer post-graduation work authorization.
Which departments at WSP typically hire OPT students?
WSP's engineering, environmental consulting, urban planning, and transportation practices are the most active areas for OPT hires. These teams regularly bring on recent graduates for project-based roles in infrastructure and sustainability. Water resources and geotechnical groups also recruit from universities with strong OPT pipelines, particularly for roles tied to STEM-classified occupations.
How do I confirm my WSP role qualifies for the STEM OPT extension?
Your role must fall under a STEM-designated SOC code listed on the official STEM OPT extension eligibility list maintained by USCIS. Cross-reference your offer letter job title against O*NET to identify the correct SOC code, then confirm it appears on that list. Your DSO at your university must also approve the extension before you submit the I-983 training plan to WSP.
What is the typical timeline for OPT students transitioning to H-1B at WSP?
H-1B visa registration opens each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on a 12-month OPT that started after graduation, you may only have one registration cycle before your authorization expires. STEM OPT's 24-month extension gives you additional cycles. WSP typically works with outside immigration counsel, so flag your timeline to HR well before the registration window opens.
How do I find OPT roles at WSP that match my degree?
Migrate Mate shows WSP's verified hiring history filtered by visa type and job category, which helps you identify which practice areas have actively hired OPT candidates in your field. From there, match your degree discipline to WSP's posted roles using O*NET to confirm the SOC code alignment before applying, giving you a stronger foundation for the STEM OPT extension later.
How does WSP hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. WSP can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check WSP's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.