Environmental Scientist/Geoscientist

About the role

GHD is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Environmental Staff Scientist to join our dynamic team in one of the following offices: Sacramento, Roseville, or Concord, CA. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, site investigations, and sustainable project development across a diverse range of industries. This position is an integral part of our contamination assessment and remediation (CAR) business group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities.

As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will contribute to impactful projects involving environmental investigation, remediation, and risk assessment, while working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity for a mid-level professional looking to expand their career in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. You’ll work alongside industry experts and mentors who are invested in your professional development, with access to ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and a clear path toward advancement.

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. You will work in the office three days a week to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Work independently.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop your own capabilities through assessment and development planning, formal and informal training, and coaching. Gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant. Stay updated on relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow GHD’s HSE policies and procedures to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to well-being. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and escalate serious issues as needed.
• Client & Customer Management: Manage relationships with small clients and assist senior colleagues in managing relationships with larger key clients.
• Sampling and Testing: Collect samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practices to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Carry out environmental impact assessments and deliver on assigned tasks for comprehensive evaluation.
• Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers while navigating a variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of data and analytics reports.
• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and draft standard requests for bid solicitation, RFPs, and RFTs.
• Community of Practice Management: Actively participate in a community of practice to build expertise in a defined area.
• Environmental Risk Management: Coordinate the identification, assessment, and mitigation of environmental risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience post-graduation, including field sampling work.
• Ability to travel overnight as required.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Pay

Salary Range: $67,500–$116,000 based on experience and location.

About Us

GHD is a global professional services company leading through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. As an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents, we are committed to addressing humanity’s most urgent needs—making water, energy, and urbanization sustainable for generations to come.