Graduate Environmental Scientist

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.

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Environmental Scientist to join the EHS Compliance team at our St. Paul, MN office. In this role you will research, integrate, develop plans, and maintain programs for the prevention, control, and remediation of environmental hazards in collaboration with various engineering disciplines. Work will include services targeted for private industrial businesses including wastewater, stormwater, air and hazardous waste compliance, along with site remediation and development.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct field work to collect raw data. Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
• Engineering Drawings: Review and understand engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation 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.
• Technical Developments: Provide innovative and efficient data analysis solutions while leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline compliance tasks, improve data accuracy, and support decision-making
• 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, or reading specialist media.
• Research and Apply: Effectively research and discern the technical details and intent of regulations to provide clients with accurate and complete solutions.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and digital tools.

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Environmental field.

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.

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Benefits:

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service.
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service.
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee.
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement  program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 based on experience and location.