Graduate Environmental Professional

GHD • Des Moines, IA

100d

About The Position

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 Professional to join the CAR team at our Des Moines, IA office. In this role, you gain valuable experience. This is a travel-heavy position involving groundwater sampling, contractor oversight, treatment system operation, and other tasks related to environmental monitoring, assessment, and remediation. There will be opportunities to support emergency response activities such as air monitoring at a pipeline leak or derailment. You will receive training and support. Our Des Moines office has a wide range of experience and projects. Although most ongoing work is based in Iowa, travel may take you across the country or Canada.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel for at least two weeks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Curiosity to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Follow GHD health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks.
• Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices.
• Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Contribute to the process of environmental risk management, ensuring actions align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
• Collect a range of samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements.
• Support others by carrying out a range of project coordination activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree