Environmental Project Coordinator (Engineer or Scientist)

GHD; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Environmental Project Coordinator (Engineer or Scientist) to contribute to our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line by coordinating and implementing environmental solutions and projects.

The role follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office and flexibility for remote work. Candidates typically have 3–8 years in environmental consulting, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel for field work.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• 3–8 years in environmental consulting including permitting, remediation, design, site assessments, data management, and project coordination.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate engineering solutions and testing approaches.
• Follow HSE policies and mitigate environmental risks.
• Lead waste projects ensuring regulatory compliance and disposal.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues with equipment and experiments.
• Prepare proposals, reports, and project specifications.
• Coordinate project permitting and interpret environmental regulations.
• Collect and interpret data using prescribed tools and methods.
• Support client relationship management with senior colleagues.
• Develop drawings to communicate solutions.
• Manage projects within a defined plan to achieve goals.
• Conduct research to support the role or team.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science/Engineering/Geology

PE/PG designation (asset)

Job description

Environmental Project Coordinator (Engineer or Scientist)

Location: Baton Rouge, LA – Environmental Business. The role focuses on contributing to our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of environmental solutions and projects.

Hybrid Work Model

Work primarily in office three days a week with flexibility for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and support its implementation to validate solutions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow HSE policies and procedures, identify and mitigate environmental risks, and address patterns of risky behavior.
• Waste Management: Lead or supervise waste projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective waste segregation and disposal.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues with equipment and experiments.
• Technical Development Recommendation: Recommend technical improvements for website/portal/software infrastructure.
• Engineering Drawings: Create drawings to support communication, evaluation, and implementation of solutions.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using prescribed tools and methods.
• Project Management: Work within a project management plan to achieve goals.
• Testing: Design test procedures and standards based on product specifications.
• Research: Conduct research activities to support the role or others.
• Personal Capability Building: Participate in training and professional development; maintain external professional accreditation if relevant.
• Client & Customer Management: Assist senior colleagues in managing client relationships.
• Preparation of Technical Correspondence: Prepare proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications.
• Project Permitting: Coordinate and implement project permitting.
• Interpretation of Environmental Regulations: Evaluate and interpret regulations.
• Data Compilation and Interpretation: Reduce and interpret data.
• Knowledge of Remediation Methods: Understand methods and operation/maintenance requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• PE or PG professional designation is an asset.
• 3‑8 years of experience in environmental consulting, including permitting & compliance, remediation & design, site assessments, report writing, data management, and project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks while maintaining detail orientation in a consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of working independently or within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Electrical systems and remediation system operation and maintenance knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

EEO Statement

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.