Graduate Environmental Scientist

GHD; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our growing Chicago-area team. You will support environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for client projects while developing practical skills in a hybrid environment.

You will build dashboards and data-tracking tools in Excel, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in fieldwork with travel up to 25–50%. This role offers hands-on experience in environmental, industrial hygiene, and remediation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, or related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience, including internships or co-ops.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting for client projects.
• Perform data processing, quality control, and validation of project information.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and data tracking tools in Excel.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and manage assigned tasks independently.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits, with travel up to 25-50%.
• Support Emergency Response Program (FIRST) remotely and in the field.
• Contribute to environmental, industrial hygiene, and remediation projects as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Physical Science

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Organisations don't innovate, people do.

As part of our digital transformation business, you’ll help clients unlock innovation, embrace the future and change communities for good.

And we’ll help you stimulate new thinking, accelerate your career and connect you to projects that really matter.

Join our team of over 600 data scientists, design thinkers, immersive digital consultants, project managers and innovators, all working to create positive change for generations to come.

Job Description

Organisations don't innovate, people do.

As part of our digital transformation business, you’ll help clients unlock innovation, embrace the future and change communities for good.

And we’ll help you stimulate new thinking, accelerate your career and connect you to projects that really matter.

Join our team of over 600 data scientists, design thinkers, immersive digital consultants, project managers and innovators, all working to create positive change for generations to come.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our team!

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:

• Support environmental data collection, analysis, and reporting activities for client projects.
• Perform data processing, quality control, and validation of project information to ensure accuracy.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets, dashboards, and data tracking tools using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while also managing assigned tasks independently.
• Participate in fieldwork and site visits, including travel up to 25-50%, and work in various weather conditions.
• Support the GHD FIRST (Fast Incident Response Services Team) Emergency Response Program both remotely and in the field.
• Contribute to environmental, industrial hygiene, and remediation projects as needed.

What you will bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Physical Science, or a related field.
• 0-5 years of relevant experience, including internships, co-ops, or other practical experience in environmental or engineering fields.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including:
  • Conditional Formatting
  • PivotTables
  • Basic Dashboards
  • Data Validation
  • Lookup Functions
  • Working Across Multiple Worksheets
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Interest or experience in data processing and computer programming.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform quality control and review work for accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Interest in industrial hygiene and environmental remediation activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly and perform field-based work.
• Ability to work from or near one of GHD's preferred office locations, including King of Prussia, PA; Farmington Hills, MI; Golden, CO; Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; or Phoenix, AZ. Candidates located near other major GHD offices may also be considered.

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 you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you.

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.