Senior Environmental Engineer or Scientist

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Novi, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

GHD is hiring a Technical Director/Senior Project Manager for its growing Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) Group, based in the Farmington Hills, Michigan office. The role is suited to a self-motivated professional with extensive investigation and remediation experience, knowledge of environmental regulations, and established relationships with clients, prospective clients, and regulators. The position leads complex environmental investigation and remediation work, providing high-quality technical results and solutions. It includes external and internal business development, proposal development and contract negotiation, and technical project management and direction. The role is responsible for client satisfaction and for delivering projects safely and within scope, schedule, and budget. Short-duration travel, including overnight travel, is required. GHD describes its culture as professional and welcoming, grounded in Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. The company states that it encourages individual achievement, values a diverse workforce, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience in contaminated-site investigation and remediation.
Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Applied Science, such as Engineering, Geology, or Science.
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Proven project and client management skills.
Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills to effectively express technical information.
Valid driver’s license.
Commitment to behavior-based safety.
Experience mentoring a high-functioning team specializing in contaminated-site investigation, data analysis, and remediation.
Thorough understanding of U.S. EPA regulations, state environmental regulations—especially those of Michigan—and other standards and regulations affecting environmental consulting.
Proven experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure.
Expertise in site characterization techniques, hydrogeologic assessment, and remediation strategies for contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater.
Understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for a variety of contaminants.
Proven experience managing and delivering multiple projects and a deep understanding of industry standards.
Ability to develop efficient technical and regulatory strategies and solutions for clients’ compliance needs.
Ability to oversee and review other environmental professionals’ work and provide constructive feedback.
Ability to travel for short durations, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Professional designation or license, such as Engineer or Geologist.

Responsibilities

Solve complex problems related to environmental investigations and remediation, delivering high-quality results and solutions for client projects.
Maintain an external profile through participation in industry organizations and continued development of a contact base.
Maintain an internal profile through CAR project pursuits, wins, and delivery.
Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for targeted pursuits that make use of GHD’s capabilities and value proposition.
Provide technical project management and direction while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring safe delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
Work with and mentor a high-functioning team specializing in contaminated-site investigation, data analysis, and remediation.
Prepare regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure.
Develop efficient technical and regulatory strategies and solutions addressing clients’ compliance needs and challenges.
Oversee and review work performed by other environmental professionals and provide constructive feedback.
Travel for short durations, including overnight travel.