WSP

Senior EHS/Compliance Specialist, Environmental Scientist

WSP • $75K — $95K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field.
  • 7+ years of EHS compliance auditing experience.
  • Knowledge of federal and state EHS regulations.
  • Experience evaluating EHS compliance in industrial settings.
  • Valid US driver's license.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient in investigative work with attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with field assignments and EHS compliance audits.
  • Support EHS compliance programs for commercial clients.
  • Prepare technical reports and documentation for audits and investigations.
  • Deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
  • Synthesize information from regulatory and environmental documentation.
  • Assist in managing client relationships.
  • Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and ethical standards.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible workplace model that adapts to client needs.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Retirement savings options for financial stability.
  • Opportunity for career growth and development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Compliance Specialist/Environmental Scientist for our Novi, Michigan office. The following locations will also be considered: Detroit, Holland, and Traverse City offices. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
  • Assist with field assignments, such as providing EHS compliance support and train with senior staff at EHS compliance audits.
  • Assist with providing EHS compliance program support for commercial and industrial clients including reviewing procedures and permits, reviewing periodic regulatory reports, and supporting preparation and delivering of compliance programs, including training programs.
  • Prepare written and verbal technical reports, including documentation of EHS compliance audits and field investigations, regulatory research, evaluation of findings, data management and interpretation, and development of graphical and tabular presentation of data.
  • Assisting with tasks and projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget.
  • Synthesize information contained in regulatory files, environmental permits, and other environmental documentation.
  • Assist in managing and developing client relationships.
  • 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 of Science degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Earth Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
  • 7+ years of post-education experience conducting EHS compliance audits and compliance assistance to clients.
  • Baseline knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations including RCRA, SARA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, TSCA, OSHA and MI OSHA standards.
  • Experience with evaluating EHS regulatory compliance in industrial settings either solo or part of an audit team.
  • Valid US driver's license.
  • Participation in an OSHA-mandated medical surveillance program will be required, and safety training will be provided before being assigned to work in the field.
  • Applicants must be able to work in conditions typical of industrial facilities.
  • Self-sufficient, self-motivated and ability to work under pressure of deadlines is essential.
  • Interest and proficiency in investigative work, with high attention to detail is critical to this position.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Travel up to 50% of the time. Must be willing to make trips on short notice, including to local sites, and travel via air or land. Overnight travel is often required.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 40-hr OSHA HAZWOPER certification, which would also require being able to pass a HAZWOPER physical and be medically able to wear a tight-fitting respirator.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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