Environmental Scientist

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

• Using knowledge of various engineering and scientific disciplines, you may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, soil, water, waste and other sources.
• Conduct research or perform investigations to identify, abate, or eliminate sources of pollutants or hazards that affect either the environment or the health of the population.
• Collate, analyze, and interpret environmental data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Conduct research and compile technical inputs for reports, work plans, and closure documentation.
• Maintain relevant certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER 40-hour) and pursue continuing professional development.
• Stay current with environmental regulations, remedial technologies, and industry best practices.
• Follow HSE policies and promote a proactive, behavior-based safety culture.
• Participate in continuous improvement and occasional after-hours environmental emergency response.
• Support client engagement, interacting with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulators.
• Assist senior colleagues in managing key accounts.
• Conduct field sampling and monitoring across media in line with established procedures.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of remedial systems where applicable.
• Provide technical and project management support, balancing scope, schedule, and budget.
• Prepare proposals, cost estimates, work plans, and specifications.
• Deliver environmental assessments and remedial recommendations.
• Apply critical thinking to problem-solving, remediation design, and economic decision making.
• Prepare technical correspondence, regulatory reports, and client deliverables.
• Contribute to proposals and RFP/RFT responses.
• Participate in internal communities of practice to share expertise.
• Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of environmental risks.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Geology, or related Applied Science (Master’s preferred)
• Maintain certifications such as OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER, professional licensure (PE/PG) where applicable, and a valid driver’s license

• 5–10 years of environmental consulting experience, including field work, data evaluation, and report preparation
• Experience managing multiple tasks with attention to detail in a consulting environment
• Experience preparing regulatory work plans and closure documentation preferred
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is a plus

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges – with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. Our Pledge to You:
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

That’s the #Power Of Commitment . Who we are – GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.