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Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

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

The WSP Chelmsford office is seeking a motivated, Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant to support our Central New England Team.  The Chelmsford and Boston offices includes a multi-disciplinary environmental, health & safety consulting team including engineers, scientists, and health and safety professionals. WSP offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging and innovative projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. 

Your Impact

This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers, scientists and health & safety professionals to address complex environmental challenges and requires the following skills/experience for the position roles/responsibilities:

Demonstrated task management skills Environmental, health & safety (EH&S) compliance experience Understanding of federal, state and local regulatory programs  Laboratory EH&S and compliance experience Developing/updating site specific EH&S compliance programs based on federal, state and local regulations, as well as, compliance with client company directives Have the ability to implement EH&S programs at client facilities serving as an EHS staff member for various clients Conducting health and safety (H&S) audits/inspections, and providing recommendations for corrective actions Assisting with H&S management systems development, including drafting of standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training programs Assist with the management of hazardous waste, including waste characterization, satellite area inspections, training, and correspondence with government agencies Develop and conduct site specific EH&S training programs, including but not limited to, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Bloodborne Pathogens, Biosafety, Fall Protection, Ladder Safety, Hazardous Waste Management, Respiratory Protection, RCRA/DOT, HAZWOPER, etc. Assist with industrial hygiene related projects, including personal air sampling, indoor air quality assessment, surface wipe sampling, facility decommissioning, qualitative assessments, etc. Be motivated, outgoing, and have the ability to interact with employees within various different industry settings Conduct job safety analyses for jobs/tasks performed within various different industry settings Conduct incident investigations for clients following incidents occurring at client sites Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree 3 to 5 years of experience Primary knowledge in OSHA regulations, as well as knowledge of EPA, MADEP, DOT, MADPH, MADPS, MWRA, and other federal, state, and local regulations Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. Strong organizational abilities Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record Ability to travel frequently to project sites, including sites remote from the office, as part of on-site team Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, if required Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy Life Science sector experience

Preferred Qualifications:

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training Professional certification in EHS (CSP, ASP, OHST or similar) Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with the ability/desire to lead tasks Attention to detail Self starter and fast learner

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Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 10% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: CHELMSFORD - APOLLO DR All locations: US-MA-Chelmsford 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. www.wsp.com

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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