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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Graduate Environmental Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry, Junior
Bachelor's, Master's
Orlando, FL, USA
HybridThree days on-site per week required.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringEnvironmental Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering.
  • Zero to two years of experience in the environmental industries.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Perform field duties for routine, scheduled, and emergency environmental projects, including inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, and air monitoring at municipal solid waste facilities and remediation sites.
  • Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern using established procedures.
  • Respond to environmental emergencies across the country to perform field tasks and monitor environmental impacts on behalf of clients.
  • Work with senior staff to prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications, including cost estimates and budgets.
  • Compile, reduce, interpret, and evaluate data against environmental regulatory standards.
  • Perform detailed calculations supporting the design of solid waste management facilities and remediation systems.
  • Support senior staff in developing permit applications and renewals for municipal solid waste facilities, contaminated sites, and industrial facilities.
  • Support the design, construction, and operation of Landfill Gas Control and biogas collection and control systems, including Renewable Natural Gas plants.
  • Support clients with in-house environmental, health, and safety and permit compliance tasks, including updating SPCCs and SPRs, SPDES permitting, inspections and compliance, chemical and petroleum bulk storage compliance, and TRI reporting.
  • Coordinate routine sampling projects and reporting for post-closure monitoring of brownfield and solid waste sites.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience with SPCC/SPR, SPDES, and/or report preparation is desired but not required.
  • Basic understanding of AutoCAD; advanced design experience is a plus.
  • OSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.

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

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