Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and were 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.

Who are we looking for?

GHD has an opportunity for a mid-level Engineer/Geologist/Scientist to work with our Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group as a CAR professional based in our Des Moines, Iowa office. If you are a self-motivated professional with excellent technical skills, federal/state/local environmental regulatory knowledge, and existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators then this is a great opportunity to explore!

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Research, design, plan, and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Responsibilities

Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.

Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

Waste Management: Lead waste projects or supervise area of the organization, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective reduction, segregation, and disposal of waste.

Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users needs.

Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.

Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.

Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

5-10 years experience including a mix of field, data evaluation and interpretation and technical report writing.

Professional designation/license (Professional Engineer, Certified Professional Geologist, etc.) a plus.

Experience with solid waste or coal combustion residual (CCR) management a plus.

Experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure.

Understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants including VOCs, SVOCs, metals, and PFAS.

Working knowledge of the design and operation and maintenance of remediation systems.

Proven experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment.

Working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater.

OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

Ability to travel, which will include overnight travel.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or masters degree in engineering, geology, or environmental science.

Experience

General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)

Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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