EIT - environment
- 120 Western Parkway, Bedford, NS, B4B 0V2, Canada
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Job details
- Experience
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Engineer-in-Training - Environmental
There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you. With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
We are currently looking for a Junior Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our team in one of the following offices: Halifax, St. John’s or Fredericton office.
Main responsibilities
- Perform Phase I to IV Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs);
- Coordinate and conduct field activities that include sampling of groundwater, soil, soil vapour, sediment, and/or surface water;
- Perform oversight of excavation and drilling activities;
- Implement and enforce health and safety plans on construction sites;
- Supervision of the activities of site personnel as well as those of subcontractors;
- Interact with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies;
- Project task coordination and ability to oversee projects, implement field work, and report to Project Team;
- Assist with report writing and proposal development for submission to provincial and federal regulatory authorities; and,
- Support Project Teams on various environmental and industrial projects.
Training and skills
- B.Eng. in Civil or Environmental Disciplines, or B.Sc. (preferably in Environmental related field).
- 0-2 years of relevant experience.
- A comprehensive understanding and experience working on a Federal properties and/or knowledge of the FCSAP process would be a great asset.
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed.
- Excellent technical writing skills.
- Bilingual capabilities considered an asset.
- Possession of a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle.
- Autonomous, methodical, responsible, resourceful and punctual person.
- Attention to detail. Ability to analyze and synthesize.
- Available for variable hours.
- Available to coordinate or work on sites throughout the office province or outside the Province, on occasion.
Our pledge to graduates/you
Join GHD
More about this job
Responsibilities
The role involves performing environmental site assessments and coordinating field activities such as soil and water sampling. You will also oversee construction site activities, manage subcontractors, and assist with technical reporting for regulatory authorities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or a related science field. The position requires 0-2 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and the ability to travel to various project sites.
Skills
- Environmental site assessments
- Groundwater sampling
- Soil sampling
- Sediment sampling
- Surface water sampling
- Excavation oversight
- Drilling oversight
- Health and safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Technical writing
- Proposal development
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analysis
- Field work
- Client interaction
Benefits
- Training and development programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Consulting
- Science & Research
- Construction
Keywords
- Environmental Site Assessment
- ESA
- Phase I
- Phase II
- Phase III
- Phase IV
- Groundwater
- Soil
- Sediment
- Surface water
- Health and safety
- Construction
- Regulatory agencies
- Project management
- Technical writing
- Consulting
- FCSAP
- Civil engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Field work
- Subcontractor management