Staff Scientist

About the role

GHD is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Environmental Staff Scientist to join our dynamic team in Irvine, Long Beach, Sacramento, Roseville, Concord, or Santa Rosa, CA. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in environmental science, geology, or engineering, proven field and analytical skills, and a passion for applying scientific principles to real-world environmental challenges.

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.
• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• 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.
• Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers.
• 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.
• Carry out environmental impact assessments, delivering on assigned tasks to ensure comprehensive evaluation.
• Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
• Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.
• 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.
• Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
• 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

• Strong communication skills.
• A proactive mindset.
• A commitment to environmental stewardship.

Skills

• Technical expertise in environmental science, geology, or engineering.
• Proven field and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.

Benefits

Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Pay

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

Schedule

Hybrid Work Model: Three days a week in the office, flexible remote work as needed.