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

WSP is currently seeking a Biologist with Florida specific experience to join Our Dynamic Water Resources Team in our Gainesville, FL location. Are you a biologist with 3 to 5 years’ experience who enjoys a mix of field and office work? Are you looking to work with a worldwide company with an established team of professionals? We have an excellent career opportunity for an individual with strong technical scientific skills.

Your Impact

• Ecological and environmental field data collection, including habitat assessment, water quality sampling, and sediment sampling

• Wetland Delineation

• Data analysis

• Report writing

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Scientist with 3 to 5 years’ experience

• Minimum BS Degree in environmental, ecological, biological or similar sciences

• Comprehensive Wetland Delineation skills

• Have SCI and HA certifications

• Knowledge of biologic, ecologic and other environmental issues in Florida

• Ability to analyze and summarize water quality, sediment, and ecological data via statistical routines and data product creation

• Ability to clearly and concisely report findings for project deliverables

• Proficiency with preparing state, local and federal permitting documents, including NEPA

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products

• Proficiency using Arc GIS

• Proficiency with GPS units

• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to analyze data

• Attention to detail

• Works well in Team environment, develops team schedules, work objectives and mentors junior staff

• Must be able to travel locally and out of area when necessary

• Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with Wood’s driving (MVR) policy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicant who can show experience conducting wetland delineation, water and sediment collection, boat operation, ArcGIS skills and Florida and NEPA permitting experience.

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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.

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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.