Environmental Field Scientist/Geologist/Engineer- Idaho

About the role

GHD's U.S West Mining Team is seeking a highly-motivated Field Environmental/Scientist/Engineer to join our Mining Team and provide full-time field environmental compliance monitoring for a major mine infrastructure construction project.

Responsibilities

• Work on an exciting mining infrastructure project in the Western U.S.
• Be a field engineer delivering environmental compliance services to a key mining client.
• Embeddable with the construction team and serve as the primary field resource for ensuring construction activities are conducted in compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, project commitments, and client standards.
• Work closely with project managers, contractors, environmental specialists, and safety professionals to support environmentally responsible construction practices while maintaining a strong safety culture.
• Lead and participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and pre-task planning sessions.
• Participate in Field Operations Reviews (FORs), site inspections, and safety audits.
• Complete Pre-Work Assessments and support Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) Assessments and hazard assessments for field activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active engagement with project staff and contractors.
• Identify, document, and communicate potential safety hazards and environmental risks.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a visible safety leader in the field and demonstrate a commitment to Goal Zero performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience supporting environmental compliance, construction monitoring, infrastructure projects, or related environmental programs.
• Experience conducting field inspections and environmental monitoring activities.
• Knowledge of dust control, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control practices, water quality monitoring, and environmental permitting/compliance requirements is required.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic field data collection tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience supporting remote mining, water management, and/or large-scale earthworks construction projects preferred.
• MSHA training, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or equivalent strongly desired.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work remotely in a full-time, field-based role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and conduct field inspections throughout the workday.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, and other site-specific PPE.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices.

Pay

$85,000-$145,000 based on experience

Schedule

14 days on site, 7 days off, 10-12 hour rotational shifts in Idaho