Graduate Environmental Professional at GHD

University of Delaware; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Graduate Environmental Professional based in Des Moines, IA. This role involves travel and tasks such as groundwater sampling, contractor oversight, and supporting emergency response activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or a related field and 0-2 years of experience, with strong communication skills and attention to detail. The position offers a hybrid work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a related field.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to travel for at least two weeks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment and development planning activities.
• Follow health, safety, and environment policies.
• Produce accurate reports by collecting data.
• Organize complex documents using standard office software.
• Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise.
• Help manage client relationships.
• Contribute to environmental risk management processes.
• Collect samples and undertake testing.
• Support project coordination activities.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Curiosity to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field

Job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Environmental Professional to join the CAR team at our Des Moines, IA office. In this role, you gain valuable experience. This is a travel-heavy position involving groundwater sampling, contractor oversight, treatment system operation, and other tasks related to environmental monitoring, assessment, and remediation. There will be opportunities to support emergency response activities such as air monitoring at a pipeline leak or derailment. You will receive training and support. Our Des Moines office has a wide range of experience and projects. Although most ongoing work is based in Iowa, travel may take you across the country or Canada. Desired traits include: strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, mechanical aptitude, and a curiosity to learn more.

Be part of the dynamic culture!

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow GHD health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well‑being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Environmental Risk Management: Contribute to the process of environmental risk management, ensuring actions align with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
• Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity.
• Project Coordination Support others by carrying out a range of project coordination activities.

What you will bring to the Team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field.

Experience and Requirements

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel for at least two weeks.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. 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.