Senior Environmental Engineer

GHD • St. Paul, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

GHD is seeking a Technical Director/Senior Project Manager to join its growing Contaminated Assessment & Remediation (CAR) Group in the St. Paul, Minnesota office. This leadership role is suited to an environmental professional with extensive contaminated-site investigation and remediation experience, strong knowledge of environmental regulations, and established relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators.

The position leads complex environmental investigation and remediation projects, providing technical direction and project management while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring safe delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. The role also develops technical and regulatory strategies, leads proposal development and contract negotiations, builds external relationships and professional networks, supports CAR business development, and mentors environmental professionals and multidisciplinary teams.

GHD describes its culture as professional and welcoming, grounded in Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity. The salary range is $98,753–$164,588 and may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in contaminated-site investigation, data analysis, and remediation.
• Strong understanding of U.S. EPA requirements, state environmental regulations, and other standards affecting the environmental consulting industry.
• Proven experience preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and site closure.
• Comprehensive knowledge of site characterization methods, hydrogeologic assessment, and remediation strategies for contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater.
• Understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for contaminants including VOCs, SVOCs, metals, PCBs, and PFAS.
• Working knowledge of remediation-system design, operation, and maintenance.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver multiple projects in a consulting environment while maintaining close attention to detail.
• Strong project and client management skills.
• Ability to develop practical technical and regulatory solutions for clients’ specific compliance needs and challenges.
• Experience supervising, directing, and mentoring environmental professionals and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate multiple solutions.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with colleagues, leaders, clients, and regulators.
• Collaborative, self-motivated approach and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Interest in continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to travel for short durations, including overnight travel.
• Commitment to behavior-based safety.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or a related applied-science discipline.
• 10–15 years of experience in contaminated-site investigation and remediation.
• Current OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative approach.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Midwest environmental market.
• An advanced degree.
• Professional designation or license, such as Professional Engineer or Professional Geologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex environmental investigation and remediation projects and deliver practical, high-quality solutions to client challenges.
• Provide technical direction and project management while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop efficient technical and regulatory strategies that address clients’ compliance needs and site-specific challenges.
• Lead proposal development and contract negotiations for targeted pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, prospects, regulators, and industry partners.
• Maintain a visible external profile through participation in industry organizations and continued growth of professional networks.
• Strengthen GHD’s internal CAR profile through project pursuits, successful wins, and consistent project delivery.
• Oversee and review the work of environmental professionals, provide constructive feedback, and mentor high-performing teams.
• Coordinate people and resources to achieve defined outcomes within limited timeframes.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation eligibility beginning on the first day of the month following three months of service.
• Paid time off starting at 16 days per year and increasing with years of service; PTO covers rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time.
• Holiday pay for eligible employees; GHD observes nine holidays per year.
• Wellness reimbursement for eligible regular full-term employees: 50% of qualifying costs, up to $250 annually.

What This Job Offers

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