Graduate Environmental Risk Assessor

GHD; King of Prussia (PA); Ibrido; USD 65.000 - 69.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

GHD is seeking a Graduate Environmental Risk Assessor to join our team in a hybrid role across North America. You will evaluate datasets, perform risk assessments, and support site characterization and remedial actions for complex projects.

The role emphasizes data analysis, reporting, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to grow technical expertise and collaborate across disciplines. Expect travel and hands-on field support as needed.

Competenze

• Master degree in related field (Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Ecology) or related discipline.
• Knowledge of ecological or human health risk assessment and environmental fate modelling.
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and database software.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Willingness to travel across North America.

Mansioni

• Evaluate environmental datasets and perform exposure modelling.
• Prepare reports and summaries for stakeholders.
• Assist with project management activities.
• Collect samples and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conoscenze

Analytical & quantitative skills

Spreadsheet & database software

Formazione

Master's degree in Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Ecology

Bachelor's degree considered with experience

Strumenti

Environmental modelling tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow.

Who are we looking for?

We're looking for a Graduate Environmental Risk Assessor to join our team! At GHD, our Risk Assessors are typically engaged in projects that apply risk assessment and risk management strategies to support contaminated site decision-making under Federal, state, and international site cleanup programs. This includes supporting and implementing site characterization and remedial action projects that involve efforts to identify and control potentially unacceptable human and ecological exposures to chemicals in the environment.

In this role you will evaluate large environmental datasets for a wide variety of traditional, as well as emerging (e.g., PFAS), or proprietary chemicals, interpret site characterization data, perform statistical and spatial data analysis, perform contaminant fate/transport and exposure modeling to quantitatively evaluate human health and/or ecological risks, assist with the preparation of reports and other written communications.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the 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 may 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.

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.

Sampling and Testing:

Collect a range of straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed and in accordance with defined processes and requirements to support regulatory compliance activity.

Project Management:

Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Master degree in related field of Science, e.g., Biology, Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or related field (Bachelor will be considered with work experience)
• Knowledge or experience in ecological or human health risk assessment, environmental fate and transport modelling, statistical data analysis and sampling design, emerging contaminants (e.g., PFAS), natural resource damages assessment is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and database software
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills required
• Willingness to travel throughout North America#LI-IP1Salary Range: $65,000-$69,000 based on experience and location.

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.

About Us

Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help your create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.