Graduate Scientist
GHD

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Job Description

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?

GHD is seeking a Graduate Scientist, to work with our team of dedicated professionals providing emergency preparedness and response services to our clients based out of our Artesia, NM office.

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 hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Respond to client emergencies providing field support such as air monitoring, water sampling, contractor oversight, safety oversight, site inspections and other related activities
• Participate and support emergency preparedness exercises, planning, and drills
• Be prepared to travel to client locations on short notice
• Conduct field work for soil & ground water remediation projects including groundwater and soil sampling, water level monitoring, investigative drilling, monitoring well installation, soil and groundwater remediation (excavation, in-situ, etc.), contractor oversight, stream and river rehabilitation, site restoration, and construction inspections
• Assist with the preparation of technical engineering reports including environmental investigation and closure reports, remedial alternative / design / action plans, design project specifications, bid documents, regulatory submissions, and emergency response plans
• Assist Project Managers with preparing proposals, work plans, cost estimates, memorandums, letters, tables, figures and presentations
• Perform data compilation, interpretation, and evaluation of environmental regulations for the preparation of engineering reports
• Assist Project Managers with coordination of field activities including coordinating field personnel, analytical laboratory project set up, and procuring subcontractors and equipment
• Assist with coordination of internal GHD technical resources and support staff including drafting, database, chemists, and other personnel
• Travel to sites throughout the U.S. but with focus on the south-central U.S.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Sciences, or other relevant technical degree program
• 0-2 years of experience, co-op or full-time experience working in the consulting field
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Experience conducting fieldwork is preferred and willingness to travel to undertake fieldwork is required. Field demands can include working extended hours, working in inclement weather conditions, and heavy lifting (a 70/30 field to office ratio is expected initially, the percent of field work would decrease over-time as the successful candidate gains experience)
• Flexible availability to assist with emergency spill response work (including weekends and nights) for clients when required (Note: emergency response services in this group are carried out as a team, the successful candidate would not be required to respond to every emergency event)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to be able to meet deadlines
• Experience managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is considered an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors, field staff, clients, colleagues, etc.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work effectively in both and individual and team environment

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.

About Us

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.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

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.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

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.

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