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WSP

Senior EHS/Compliance Specialist, Environmental Scientist

WSP, Novi, Michigan, United States, 48377


Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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

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.

5-10 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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