Staff Scientist

About the role

GHD is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Environmental Staff Scientist to join our dynamic team in one of the following offices: Irvine, Long Beach, Sacramento, Roseville, Concord, or Santa Rosa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, site investigations, and sustainable project development across a diverse range of industries.
• Contribute to impactful projects involving environmental investigation, remediation, and risk assessment, while working closely with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace.
• Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
• Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources, and draft and complete standard requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
• Environmental Risk Management: Coordinate the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating environmental risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience post graduation including field sampling work.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Qualifications

• Proven field and analytical skills.
• A passion for applying scientific principles to real-world environmental challenges.
• Strong communication skills.
• A proactive mindset.
• A commitment to environmental stewardship.

Skills

• Technical proficiency in environmental science, geology, or engineering.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Model: Combine in-office collaboration and flexibility.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and a clear path toward advancement.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside industry experts and mentors who are invested in your professional growth.
• Flexible Work Hours: Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows for both productivity and personal life.

Pay

$67,500-$116,000 based on experience and location.

Schedule

Hybrid Work Model: Combine in-office collaboration and flexibility.