Associate Consultant, Environmental Planning - San Diego, United States - WSP

WSP

Verified Company

San Diego, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This Opportunity

Your Impact

Assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, research, and surveys.
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, habitat types, and associated physical and wildlife sensitivities.
Under general supervision, assist with preparing environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.)
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, demographics, patterns and trends, and statistical analysis of environmental data.
Perform basic professional environmental planning work relating to ecological systems, habitats, air, and water resources, verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various environmental issues.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.
Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with lowlevel threat mitigation activities and remediation projects to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population.
Work with crossfunctional teams in executing project work.
Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Exercise responsible and ethical decisionmaking 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 Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
1 to 3 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
Capable analytical skills, and experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
Highly familiar with relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and nontechnical audience.
Competent selfleadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Experience with disciplinespecific software (i.e., ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).
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 projectspecific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on projectspecific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications: