Staff Scientist/Geologist/Engineer

About the position

GHD is looking for a Staff Scientist/Geologist/Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. As a staff level Environmental Professional, you will have the opportunity to perform project coordination tasks for a wide variety of site assessment and remediation projects. This position is an integral part of our contamination, assessment, and remediation (CAR) business group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Field implementation of work plans
• Health and Safety Plan preparation
• Drilling bid preparation and subcontractor procurement
• Field work planning and coordination
• Oversight of subcontractors during utility locates, borehole clearance, subsurface exploratory drilling, excavating, groundwater monitoring, waste removal, etc.
• Collecting soil, groundwater, vapor, and surface water samples
• Soil logging using the Unified Soil Classification System
• Permanent and temporary monitoring well construction
• Problem resolution due to unexpected field conditions
• Support clients during emergency response projects
• Prepare budgets and schedules
• Assist with report writing to document field activities and investigation findings

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Geology, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or equivalent.
• 2 - 5 years of related experience including the investigation, remediation and monitoring of environmental projects
• Ability to perform field work and travel for up to two weeks at a time
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
• Basic understanding of California Regional Water Quality Control Board and Local Oversight Program Requirements for site cleanups.
• Must be self-motivated, organized, hardworking, and have strong written and technical skills
• Commitment to safety utilizing a behavior-based safety (BBS) culture in all aspects of the job
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification activities