Environmental Project Coordinator - Engineer or Scientist

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That’s why we pledge to empower all of 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.

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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. 

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.

Who are we looking for?   

Our Environmental business in Baton Rouge, LA is looking for an Environmental Project Coordinator (Engineer or Scientist) to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of a wide range of environmental solutions and projects. 

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

Research, design, plan, and perform engineering duties in the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution control technology.

Our Hybrid Work Model: 

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.

• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

• Waste Management: Lead waste projects or supervise area of the organization, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective reduction, segregation, and disposal of waste.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

• Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.

• Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.

• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.

• Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.

• Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.

• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

• Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications

• Coordinate and implement project permitting

• Interpretation/evaluation of environmental regulations

• Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation

• Understanding of remediation, remediation methods, and operations and maintenance requirements

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology or related field

•PE or PG professional designation is an asset

•3-8 years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental permitting & compliance, remediation & design, site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation and environmental project coordination

•Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is preferred

•Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently

•Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

•Electrical systems and remediation system operation and maintenance is an asset

•Ability and willingness to travel to undertake field work is required 

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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.

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; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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