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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Graduate Environmental Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/1/2026
$72k - $74k/yr
Entry, Junior, Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Syracuse, NY, USA
HybridThree days in the office each week.

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
  • Zero to three years of experience; internship or co-op experience is preferred.
  • An Engineer in Training credential is preferred, with intent to pursue a Professional Engineering license.
  • Intermediate AutoCAD skills are a plus but are not required, including layout, surface development, and volume calculations.
  • Willingness to observe construction activities and complete field investigations.
Responsibilities
  • Develop supporting project information, including calculations, analyses, evaluations, cost estimates, report text, figures, and drawings.
  • Perform construction-phase engineering tasks, including submittal review and test data evaluation and compilation.
  • Assist with developing drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Help develop preliminary facility layouts and designs.
  • Maintain open communication with project team members and project managers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Internship or co-op experience is preferred.
  • An Engineer in Training credential is preferred.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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May 21st, 2026
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