Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Staff Scientist
Conduct environmental assessments, remediation, and risk analysis for diverse projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Collect and analyze environmental data using predefined tools, methods, and formats, working independently. • Build personal capability through assessment planning, training, coaching, and maintaining professional accreditation. • Follow HSE policies to identify and mitigate environmental and workplace risks, addressing risky behaviors and escalating serious issues. • Manage relationships with small clients and support senior colleagues in handling larger key clients and customers. • Collect field samples and conduct laboratory testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice. • Conduct environmental impact assessments, delivering assigned tasks for comprehensive evaluations. • Interpret data to identify solutions, navigating various processes, procedures, and precedents. • Contribute to the preparation of data and analytics reports. • Gather information and draft standard bid solicitations, proposals and tenders (RFP/RFT) on the requester side. • Actively participate in a community of practice to develop expertise in a defined consulting area. • Coordinate identification, assessment, and mitigation of environmental risks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸data analysis
- ▸field sampling
- ▸lab testing
- ▸impact assessment
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸client management
What You Bring
GHD is seeking a dedicated Environmental Staff Scientist to join our dynamic team in Irvine, Long Beach, Sacramento, Roseville, Concord, or Santa Rosa, CA. In this mid‑level professional role you will support environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, site investigations, and sustainable project development across diverse industries. The ideal candidate holds a degree in environmental science, geology or engineering, has solid field and analytical skills, and is passionate about applying scientific principles to real‑world challenges. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent, and a minimum of three years of post‑graduation professional experience, including field sampling. Overnight travel and field work are expected.
Requirements
- ▸b.s. degree
- ▸environmental science
- ▸geology
- ▸field sampling
- ▸3 years
- ▸travel
Benefits
You will work within an interdisciplinary contamination assessment and remediation (CAR) business group, collaborating with clients, regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders on investigation, remediation and risk‑assessment projects. The position offers mentorship, ongoing training, leadership opportunities and a clear path for advancement, while emphasizing strong communication, a proactive mindset and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Our hybrid work model blends in‑office collaboration three days a week with flexible remote work, fostering a vibrant, high‑performing team culture. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, offering a salary range of $67,500‑$116,000 based on experience and location. Our brand promise, the #PowerOfCommitment, drives us to deliver innovative solutions for water, energy and urbanisation challenges worldwide.
Work Environment
Hybrid