Scientist- Portland, OR
Scientist- Portland, OR
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Job Description
At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.
Thats why we pledge to empower all of our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
Our pledge to you
Join GHD
Thats the #PowerOfCommittment
Theres no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment and were 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.
Who are we looking for
GHDis looking for aScientist/Geologist/Engineerto join our team inPortland OR.As an Environmental Professional you will have the opportunity to coordinate and manage environmental site assessment and remediation projects. This position is an integral part of our contamination assessment and remediation (CAR) business group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Provide technical and project management services to our existing and future clients on a variety of projects
- Manage project budgets project teams and timelines
- Data compilation reduction interpretation evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards
- Work within multi-disciplinary projects teams distributing and sharing work to junior staff
- Environmental monitoring and environmental site assessments including soil sampling groundwater sampling and monitoring well installation.
- Operations and maintenance of remediation systems
- Supervise environmental remediation construction
- Grow and maintain client relationships
- Prepare technical correspondence project proposals and technical environmental reports
- Opportunity to work on local national and global projects which may at times entail supporting other GHD office locations
- Support/mentor junior team members in a learning and collaborative environment
What you will bring to the Team:
- 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Geology Natural Resources Environmental Science or equivalent.
- 8 years of related experience including 1 to 3 years of project management experience in a client-facing role
- Proficiency in MS Word Excel PowerPoint & Outlook
- Understanding ofFederal and State environmental regulations.
- Experience in the technical delivery of contaminated site investigations and remediation and environmental case closure.
- Proven experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple projects while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment.
- Self-starter and willingness to work in a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be organized and have strong written and technical skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving ability to identify multiple solutions to a problem.
- Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior based safety (BBS) culture in all aspects of the job
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification activities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.
Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Salary Range:$ 94760 - $142140 based on experience.
Benefits:
- 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
- Paid time off Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation sick and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
- Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
- Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees Home exercise equipment purchases Bicycles Race run & marathon entrance fees Smoking cessation programs Weight loss programs ( Watchers Jenny Craig) Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices
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 color religion genetic information national origin sex (including same sex) sexual orientation gender identity pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age disability or handicap citizenship status service member status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full Time
