Hybrid Senior Environmental Scientist – Site Assessments

GeoWorld; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 83,160 - 138,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Wellness benefit

Job summary

GHD seeks an experienced environmental professional to support site assessment, remediation, and risk management across multiple U.S. locations.

You will coordinate field investigations, deliver ASTM-compliant Phase I ESAs, and manage small- to mid-scale projects with travel expectations. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or engineering, and hands-on Phase I ESA experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience conducting Phase I ESAs at industrial sites.
• Strong understanding of ASTM E1527‑21 Standard.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA, UST).
• Excellent technical writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and coordinate Phase I ESAs and related ESAs per ASTM standards.
• Support site assessment, remediation, and environmental risk management projects.
• Coordinate field investigations and deliver environmental assessments on time.
• Prepare data, analytics reports, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Phase I ESAs

ASTM E1527-21

Regulatory knowledge

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science / Geology / Engineering

Professional certification (EIT, PE, PG, CHMM) a plus

Tools

None

Job description

GHD seeks an experienced environmental professional to support site assessment, remediation, and risk management across multiple U.S. locations.

You will coordinate field investigations, deliver ASTM-compliant Phase I ESAs, and manage small- to mid-scale projects with travel expectations. Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, geology, or engineering, and hands-on Phase I ESA experience.