Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
Environmental Engineer/Geologist/Scientist
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Job Description
Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to solving the worlds biggest challenges in the areas of water energy and urbanization.
GHD is seeking a intermediateEngineer/Geologist/Scientistto work with our Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) group as a CAR professional based out of our Topeka office.
In an ever changing world it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
Were seeking the curious those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new positive ways.
As part of a truly global team working on complex and rewarding projects youll be at the forefront of driving change.
See what the power of commitment can do for you.
Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Research design plan and perform engineering duties in the prevention control and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment site remediation or pollution control technology.
Responsibilities
Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
Health Safety and Environment: Follow the organizations 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.
Waste Management: Lead waste projects or supervise area of the organization ensuring adherence to regulations and effective reduction segregation and disposal of waste.
Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts aiding in the quick and accurate identification analysis and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users needs.
Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication evaluation and implementation of engineering solutions.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools methods and formats. Involves working independently.
Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.
Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Be available for occasional after hours response to environmental emergencies to perform field tasks.
Professional Designation/License (Engineer Geologist etc) a plus
Experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation remediation and closure.
Understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants including VOCs SVOCs metals and PFAS.
Working knowledge of the design and operation and maintenance of remediation systems.
Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment.
Working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil soil vapor indoor air and groundwater.
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree in Applied Science (Engineering Geology or Science)
Experience
General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)
Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)
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.
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Employment Type
Full Time
