Environmental Scientist
GHD

Job Description

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanization.

Our Southeast Environmental business is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their team in Decatur, AL! In this role, you'll work closely with our multi-discipline team to provide field support and oversight on a variety of environmental site assessments and remediation projects in the region

Specific responsibilities will include:

• Performing a variety of duties for groundwater and remediation projects to include but not limited to investigation, remediation, and monitoring of environmental projects.
• Planning and implementing environmental field work such as monitoring well installation, groundwater monitoring and due diligence assessments
• Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates for both internal and external client review
• Preparation of subsurface data including potentiometric maps and groundwater models
• Participating in sampling events for groundwater and soil
• Providing oversight of contractors and field staff for drilling operations including geotechnical borings and monitor well installation
• Creating stratigraphic logs using a variety of drilling techniques including direct push, mud rotary and sonic

Successful skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geology or relevant field of study
• At least 3 years of experience in site investigation and remediation
• Ability to present technical information, both written and orally, in a concise and professional manner
• OHSA 40-hour HAZWOPER training considered an asset
• Ability to effectively communicate with other technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials is a must
• Willingness to travel and work in the field up to 60% of the time

If you're interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit your application below!

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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We are committed to solving the world's biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. GHD is a global professional services company that is a leader in engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals, yet we are proudly 'One GHD' across more than 200 offices, spanning five continents - Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are passionate about building lasting relationships with our partners and clients.

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