Environmental Engineer - Field & Remediation (Entry Level)

GHD; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Southeast Environmental team. The role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office to collaborate with senior staff and develop professional skills.

You will support contamination assessment and remediation initiatives across municipal solid waste facilities and contaminated sites. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in environmental industries, a degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, and willingness to travel for field tasks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 0-2 years of experience in the environmental industries.
• Basic understanding of SPCC/SPR, SPDES, and/or report preparation is desired but not required.
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus.
• Ability and willingness to travel and perform field work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of field duties for environmental projects, including inspection, maintenance, monitoring, and construction oversight.
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern.
• Respond to environmental emergencies across the country to perform field tasks for clients.
• Assist senior staff in preparing technical reports, proposals, work plans, and cost estimates.
• Support design calculations for solid waste facilities and remediation systems.
• Assist in development of permit applications/renewals for municipal solid waste facilities and contaminated sites.
• Support design, construction, and operation of Landfill Gas control and biogas systems.
• Assist clients with EHS/permit compliance tasks, including SPCCs/SPDES and bulk storage compliance.

Skills

Field work

Travel willingness

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental/Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

GHD is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join the Southeast Environmental team. The role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office to collaborate with senior staff and develop professional skills.

You will support contamination assessment and remediation initiatives across municipal solid waste facilities and contaminated sites. Ideal candidates have 0–2 years in environmental industries, a degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering, and willingness to travel for field tasks