Graduate Environmental ScientistEngineer

Were GHD.

We dont do hair. But we do straighten out some of the worlds biggest challenges.

Were engineers scientists designers architects planners advisors innovators and change makers committed to making energy water and communities sustainable for generations to come.

Since 1928 weve been wholly owned by our employees. Today we are 11000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents Asia Australia Europe North and South America and the Pacific region.

Who could you be at GHD

Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers managers and mentors well help you detangle any challenges along the way.


Who are we looking for

We looking for an Environmental Engineer or Scientist Graduate to our dynamic Contamination Assessment & Remediation (CAR) team! This role will be based out of our Perth CBD office. We work in several different industries including local state and federal government infrastructure waste and landfills water and wastewater oil and gas upstream and downstream industrial pipelines and energy & resources.


What will you get to do

Working with an energetic and high performing team this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Working with intermediate and senior staff implementing environmental investigations including conducting field investigations including drilling (various rig types) monitoring well and soil vapour installation oversight; conducting and coordination of environmental monitoring (soil sediment groundwater soil vapour surface water);
• Field oversight of contractors;
• Assistance with field scope development scheduling budgeting
• Assistance with data compilation and interpretation
• Preparation of technical environmental reports for senior review
• Maintain safety training to conduct environmental contaminated sites work
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Will graduate by December 2025 with a Bachelors Degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or equivalent
• 0 to 2 years of experience in environmental consulting
• Has a strong interest in chemistry soil groundwater contamination assessment and remediation methods.
• Knowledge of contaminated sites regulation and associated guidance protocols and guidelines.
• Willingness to travel throughout WA and Australia to undertake field work is required (field demands can include working long hours occasional extended field stints and working in inclement weather conditions)
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent writing and verbal communication is required to effectively express technical information to multiple audiences including subcontractors clients colleagues etc.
• Strong technical writing data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Valid full drivers license and is comfortable with long distance and off-road driving (training will be provided)
  
  

For our graduates on the 2026 program its more than just the job youre hired into:

• Along the way youll get a broad look at the many career pathways available at GHDbecause no future should come with split ends!
• Youll have the chance to work in design teams to help deliver exciting projects contribute to bids and tenders and even get hands-on with occasional site work.
• In your first year well focus on the fundamentals of consulting to help you find your rhythm in the industry.
• By year two youll have the flexibility to style your development whether thats diving deeper into your technical development or soaking up wisdom from your mentors.

A frizz-free application process:

We want your journey to be as smooth as possible so heres everything you need to help you prep like a pro:

• Your CV: This gives us a snapshot of what youve studied and your experiences both paid and unpaid.
• A cover letter: Think of this as your chance to show us where youd love to grow within GHD while letting your communication skills shine.
• Your transcript: This helps us understand what youve been learning from your core subjects to the electives that sparked your curiosity.

Your journey to joining GHD:

Heres what to expect step by step:

• Screening: We review applications as they come in but be mindful that the bulk of our screening happens after applications close so dont worry if you dont hear from us right away.
• Video interviews: If you make it through the first stage youll record some answers to a few straightforward questions. This helps us get a sense of your communication style and what excites you about GHD.
• Meet the team: Next youll have a face-to-face or virtual interview with your prospective team. Well chat through some behavioural based questions to learn more about your skills and experience. Its also a chance for you to get to know us!
• Psychometric assessments: These quick tests give us a glimpse into how you like to work and your strengths in relation to the role complementing what we learn during your interview.
• Offer: Congratulations! If youre successful well talk through all the finer details like salary your start date and our background checking process.

Were committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process. If you identify as someone who is neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process let us know in your application formwere here to help.

Ready to shine

If youve got your documents polished and prepped the application should only take 10-15 minutes. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting.

GHD: The Power of Commitment

At GHD we dont just believe in the power of commitment we live and breathe it every day.

Community impact is important to us influencing how we work our projects and how we give back. OurGHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations so that we can work on pro-bono projects as well as volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. As a business we also channel some of our profits into theGHD Foundation a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in the countries where we live and work.

Within GHD our employee groups and networks help us foster community find our tribe and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity equity and inclusion strategy creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations connecting with likeminded individuals and creating a voice to leadership.

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