Entry Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer
GHD

Job Description

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!

Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking an Entry Level Scientist or Engineer to work with our EHS Compliance team on providing environmental consulting services to various clients across the Midcon region. This position will be based in our Baton Rouge, LA office.

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 programs 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.

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.

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

• Complete and/or support technical projects related to environmental due diligence and environmental compliance, including but not limited to:
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Permit application development (e.g., air emissions, storm water discharges, wastewater discharges, etc.)
• Environmental plan development and updates, such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans (HWCPs)
• Environmental compliance reporting, such as air emissions reporting, hazardous waste generator reporting, and Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting (i.e., Tier II and Form R)
• Conduct facility and site visits to gather information for written project work
• Write technical reports and support development of client proposals
• Work with various industrial clients
• Comprehend and interpret regulations and guidelines
• Develop working relationships and communicate effectively with supervisor, project directors, project managers, project team members, clients, and regulators

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university
• 0 to 2+ years of experience
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Some knowledge of environmental regulations affecting industry (Preferred, but not required)
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus
• Proficiency with MS applications
• Ability to perform field work and travel overnight
• Self-motivated, organized, and hard-working
• Strong written and technical writing skills
• Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
• Commitment to safety through a behavior-based safety (BBS) culture in all aspects of the job

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way.
We'll 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.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower 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.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
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.

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