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Entry Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer

GHD
HOUSTON, TX, United States
Full-time

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.

Who are we looking for?

Our office in Midland, TX is looking to bring onboard a motivated Entry Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our Contaminated Assessment Remediation Group.

Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.

With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.

Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.

Let's solve the big problems together.

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

  • Development of technical solutions using standard engineering / scientific methods on assignments of limited scope and complexity, usually minor phases of broader assignments.
  • Preparation of more complex plans, designs, tables, etc., including non-routine calculations.
  • Presentation of results.
  • Preparation of data summaries and interpretation of data for review.
  • Preparation of initial drafts of correspondence, reports, work plans, specifications, etc. for internal and / or external (client) review.
  • Coordination and implementation of field work with some supervision.
  • Field implementation of work plans with limited supervision.
  • Proposing field problems / work changes for review.
  • Preparation of draft budget cost tables from information provided by others and own investigations for review.
  • Larger task specific management under supervision and direction of supervisor or project manager / director.
  • Attendance at key project and / or client meetings.

What you will bring to the team :

  • 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering, Geology, or Science) degree
  • 0-3 years experience
  • Detail oriented with the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload
  • Critical thinking and problem solving ability to identify multiple solutions to a problem
  • Must be self-motivated, organized, hardworking, and have strong written and technical skills
  • OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus

What you will develop as part of the GHD Team :

  • Sound understanding of soil and groundwater remediation strategy
  • Client engagement approach and stewardship
  • Complex problem solving as it relates to environmental remediation and economic decision making
  • Balancing the triangle of Scope, Schedule, and Budget to produce the best results possible for client
  • Diverse professional networks spanning the globe and multitudes of teams
  • Opportunities to engage in a wide range of environmental and geographical settings

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

EEO Statement US : 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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