Junior Environmental Professional - Scientist or Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Fredericton, NB

About The Position

A skilled engineering professional who independently performs the full range of responsibilities for routine projects. Applies established engineering methods and solutions to typical problems, contributing to the design, planning, management and delivery of projects. Supports the delivery of innovative, client-focused engineering solutions across projects involving environmental impact assessment, remediation and environmental modeling. Focuses on broadening technical skills, progressing toward professional accreditation if applicable, and developing capabilities in project management and client engagement.

Requirements

Works with full competence to apply appropriate analytical processes and procedures to support research schedules. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to understand business context, needs, rules, and architecture, as well as organizational structure, cultures, capabilities, and processes to document the current state of processes and the business. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to collect, process, and analyze engineering data to support design, development, and operational efficiency. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret technical data from diverse sources to support the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to envision and document the future state of processes and products by identifying the solution scope, potential value of the future state, and the changes to the process, products, organization infrastructure, capabilities, and technology necessary to achieve the desired future state. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to apply appropriate method, tools, processes and software to execute engineering design activities. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to produce technical engineering specifications and related materials. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to identify, diagnose and resolve operational problems through the development of engineering outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to exploit new and advancing technology to create engineering outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to test, evaluate and replan engineering outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to specialize in environmental hazard mitigation involves identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing strategies to minimize adverse impacts on human health and the environment. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works at an advanced level to manage and apply safe systems of work. Typically works independently and provides guidance.
Works with full competence to specialize in sustainable environmental management involves developing and implementing strategies to promote environmental sustainability while ensuring health and safety standards are met. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Works with full competence to effectively utilize and apply a variety of engineering software, hardware, and methodologies to solve complex technical problems across various engineering disciplines. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
Experience enables job holder to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (Over 3 years to 6 years)
Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months)

Responsibilities

Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
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.
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.
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.
Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Gather information and resources, draft and complete standardized proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.
Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
Lead waste projects or supervise area of the organization, ensuring adherence to regulations and effective reduction, segregation, and disposal of waste.