WSP in the U.S.
Senior Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor
WSP in the U.S., Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Senior Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor
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Senior Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor
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WSP in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Extensively use Microsoft Excel to analyze chemical data and calculate ecological and human exposure risk.
Learn and use standard risk assessment spreadsheet tools.
Learn and understand regulatory and technical requirements for conducting risk assessments under specific regulatory programs.
Document in written text risk assessment activities that have been completed, including data evaluation, selection of chemicals of potential ecological concern, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and calculations of cancer risk and non‑cancer hazard.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control activities for work products prepared by colleagues.
Conduct work activities within identified budget and schedule requirements.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals to win new work for small and large projects that include a risk assessment component.
May contribute to technical presentations or papers for publication.
Qualifications and Experience
B.S. or M.S. in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline.
5‑7 years of relevant experience in risk assessment.
Knowledge of risk assessment principles, procedures, and guidance, particularly USEPA CERCLA and Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, listen and engage, including communicating technical information effectively.
Familiarity using Microsoft Excel for the presentation of data, calculations, and data evaluation.
Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study.
Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently.
Must be well organized, able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, and deliver on time and within budget.
Able to work in the field to collect samples.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Experience with risk assessment‑specific tasks (presentation of analytical data and dose‑response data, selection of chemicals of potential concern, calculation of exposure point concentrations (Excel and ProUCL), and calculation of cancer risk and hazard index) is desirable.
Experience with metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances is desirable.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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Senior Ecological and Human Health Risk Assessor
role at
WSP in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
Extensively use Microsoft Excel to analyze chemical data and calculate ecological and human exposure risk.
Learn and use standard risk assessment spreadsheet tools.
Learn and understand regulatory and technical requirements for conducting risk assessments under specific regulatory programs.
Document in written text risk assessment activities that have been completed, including data evaluation, selection of chemicals of potential ecological concern, exposure assessment, toxicity assessment, and calculations of cancer risk and non‑cancer hazard.
Conduct quality assurance/quality control activities for work products prepared by colleagues.
Conduct work activities within identified budget and schedule requirements.
Contribute to the preparation of proposals to win new work for small and large projects that include a risk assessment component.
May contribute to technical presentations or papers for publication.
Qualifications and Experience
B.S. or M.S. in Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related scientific discipline.
5‑7 years of relevant experience in risk assessment.
Knowledge of risk assessment principles, procedures, and guidance, particularly USEPA CERCLA and Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP).
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, listen and engage, including communicating technical information effectively.
Familiarity using Microsoft Excel for the presentation of data, calculations, and data evaluation.
Troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
Knowledge of the principles and standards of scientific study.
Ability to work effectively with team members as well as independently.
Must be well organized, able to manage and prioritize several assignments at one time, and deliver on time and within budget.
Able to work in the field to collect samples.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Experience with risk assessment‑specific tasks (presentation of analytical data and dose‑response data, selection of chemicals of potential concern, calculation of exposure point concentrations (Excel and ProUCL), and calculation of cancer risk and hazard index) is desirable.
Experience with metals, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances is desirable.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries Professional Services
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