Graduate Environmental Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Waterloo, ON

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Contaminated, Assessment and Remediation team in Waterloo is looking for an Environmental or Civil Engineering Graduate to join the team! The CAR team supports brownfield redevelopment projects, completes environmental site assessments and remediation, provides environmental services to public and private client sectors across Ontario, and develops and manages long term operation, maintenance, and monitoring of remedial systems and risk management measures. Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace supports a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. We work together to balance project needs and individual circumstances. Working with a collaborative, technically strong team that supports learning and professional growth, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Prepare project related technical documents including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans & cost estimates, and drawings for review.
Field work and oversight associated with environmental investigations and remediation activities will be required, and will include site investigations, contractor management, drilling, soil sampling, well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation, contract administration, vapour sampling, etc.
Project types will range from environmental site assessment (Phase I and Phase II) environmental monitoring, soil/groundwater management in private, public, and federal sectors including but not limited to infrastructure and property/building developments.
Coordination and scheduling of project related work, including working with other GHD staff, external contractors, and public entities (i.e. obtain permits)

Requirements

• Relevant Bachelor of Environmental/Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 0-2 years’ of experience in the environmental engineering field.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail
• Flexible with project types and responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and be highly communicative
• Ability to manage your schedule
• Valid driver's license (an MVR check will be performed prior to hire)
• Willingness to undertake field work as required for the role. Field activities may include extended days, variable weather conditions, and work at remote sites.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Ottawa is an asset
• Experience working in a construction setting is an asset

Responsibilities

• Prepare project related technical documents including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans & cost estimates, and drawings for review.
• Field work and oversight associated with environmental investigations and remediation activities will be required, and will include site investigations, contractor management, drilling, soil sampling, well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation, contract administration, vapour sampling, etc.
• Project types will range from environmental site assessment (Phase I and Phase II) environmental monitoring, soil/groundwater management in private, public, and federal sectors including but not limited to infrastructure and property/building developments.
• Coordination and scheduling of project related work, including working with other GHD staff, external contractors, and public entities (i.e. obtain permits)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Adherence to all relevant pay transparency legislation
• Reasonable accommodations are available
• GHD is an equal opportunity employer.
• GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level