Environmental Scientist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide the team in environmental emergencies
• Collaborate closely with clients and agencies to ensure effective response and resolution
• Take the reins in environmental emergencies
• Lead a small project team; communicate the necessary outcomes and the direction required to achieve them
• Coordinate team actions on project tasks
• Request additional team member support when needed
• Identify areas of improvement to build the capability of the team through training, coaching, and mentoring
• Manage the deployment of project resources, proactively managing project costs, providing forecasts, and presenting variances with narrative at appropriate review points to ensure effective utilization
• Conduct assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified, so that senior stakeholders have confidence that the project can deliver according to time, budget, and quality
• Manage the delivery of research, workshops, and other activities to support the specification and agreement of project deliverables
• Produce workstream or project plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized to deliver project objectives, and comply with the organization's project management framework
• Draft project review reports and presentations, including key information, commentary, and recommendations, to support the review process and enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on change
• Document preparation: prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports
• Stakeholder management: plan and deliver stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective working relationships for projects and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field
• Experience enabling job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
• Managerial experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)
• Experienced in emergency preparedness, air monitoring, environmental assessment/sampling, ICS, SCAT, PHMSA
• Experience with railroad and pipeline related emergencies a plus

Qualifications

• Willingness to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours
• Act as the first point of contact for clients for new emergency projects, with ability to delegate tasks and request support as required from GHD FIRST team

Skills

• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Technical proficiency in environmental engineering, geology, or related fields
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and protocols

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• Wellness Benefit

Pay

$72,019 - $120,011, varies based on location and experience.

Schedule

Full-time