Environmental Engineer or Scientist

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy, and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Scientist to join our team in our Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver office.

GHD’s Western Canadian offices have an established Contaminated Assessments & Remediation team delivering a wide range of environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and monitoring projects.

Our team supports projects involving Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), corrective action plans, soil remediation, groundwater and soil investigations, drilling and test pitting programs, water and soil sampling, erosion and sediment control, environmental monitoring, construction supervision, and environmental impact assessments.

We'd love to hear from you! Apply today for this extraordinary opportunity with GHD!

What you will bring to the team:

• Work with project managers and senior staff on all aspects of project work, including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, analysis, and reporting
• Interact with internal and external clients, contractors, and service providers
• Compile, reduce, and interpret data
• Prepare technical environmental reports for senior review for annual monitoring and sampling programs, environmental investigations (Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), Detailed Site Investigations (DSIs), and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)), hydrogeological assessments, and remedial works
• Assist with the development, coordination, and implementation of environmental investigations for Stage 1 and 2 PSIs, DSIs, and Phase I and II ESAs
• Work with senior staff to develop viable remedial options for contaminated sites and implement remedial work plans and hazardous material assessments
• Assist with preparing proposals
• Oversee and implement field investigations, monitoring and sampling programs, drilling, remediation, and hydrogeological assessments for various media, including soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapour, and air
• Travel to sites throughout BC and Alberta as required

Who are we looking for?

• Relevant bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or earth sciences
• 3+ years of experience in environmental consulting
• Engineer-in-Training or Geoscientist-in-Training (EIT or GIT) designation within BC
• Strong understanding of and experience with the BC Contaminated Sites Regulation and associated guidance and protocols is required. Previous work on Canadian Energy Regulator-managed sites is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience conducting field work
• Experience managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is preferred
• Flexibility with project types and responsibilities
• Proven project management and client management skills are an asset

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

The salary range for this position in Vancouver, BC, is between $74,025 and $123,375, based on experience. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide.