Senior Environmental Engineer

GHD has an opportunity for a Technical Director/Senior Project Manager to join our growing Contaminated Assessment & Remediation (CAR) Group based in our St. Paul, Minnesota office. This leadership opportunity is ideal for a self-motivated environmental professional with extensive contaminated-site investigation and remediation experience, strong knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and established relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex environmental investigation and remediation projects and delivering practical, high-quality solutions to client challenges
• Providing technical direction and project management while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
• Developing efficient technical and regulatory strategies that address clients’ compliance needs and site-specific challenges
• Leading proposal development and contract negotiations for targeted pursuits that demonstrate GHD’s capabilities and value proposition
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, prospects, regulators, and industry partners
• Maintaining a visible external profile through participation in industry organizations and continued growth of professional networks
• Strengthening GHD’s internal CAR profile through project pursuits, successful wins, and consistent project delivery
• Overseeing and reviewing the work of environmental professionals, providing constructive feedback, and mentoring high-performing teams
• Coordinating people and resources to achieve defined outcomes within limited timeframes

Requirements

• A commitment to behavior-based safety
• Extensive experience in contaminated-site investigation, data analysis, and remediation
• Strong understanding of U.S. EPA requirements, state environmental regulations, and other standards affecting the environmental consulting industry
• Proven experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and site closure
• Comprehensive knowledge of site characterization methods, hydrogeologic assessment, and remediation strategies for contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater
• Understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for contaminants including VOCs, SVOCs, metals, PCBs, and PFAS
• Working knowledge of remediation-system design, operation, and maintenance
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects in a consulting environment while maintaining close attention to detail
• Strong project and client management skills
• Ability to develop practical technical and regulatory solutions that address clients’ specific compliance needs and challenges
• Experience supervising, directing, and mentoring environmental professionals and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate multiple solutions
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with colleagues, leaders, clients, and regulators
• A collaborative, self-motivated approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development
• Ability to travel for short durations, including overnight travel
• Knowledge of the Midwest environmental market is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related applied-science discipline; an advanced degree is valued
• 10–15 years of experience in contaminated-site investigation and remediation
• Professional designation or license, such as Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist, preferred
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate technical information
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative approach

Benefits

• 401K — Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off — PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay — GHD observes 9 holidays per year; holiday pay based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit — Regular full-term employees eligible for 50% reimbursement up to $250 annually for health club membership fees, home exercise equipment purchases, bicycles, race/run/marathon entrance fees, smoking cessation programs, weight loss programs, Fitbits and fitness tracking devices

Pay

Salary: $98,753 – $164,588, may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.