Graduate Environmental Scientist
GHD
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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?
Our Environmental group is looking for an Environmental Scientist to join their team! As a graduate with this group, you will be engaged with projects that involve wetland delineations/assessments & permitting, endangered species surveys, water quality assessments, and ecological & environmental studies. These projects support ecological risk assessments, site characterization and remedial action projects on contaminated sites.
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:
Wetland delineation
Field surveys for rare, threatened or endangered flora and fauna and their habitats
Ecological assessments to classify and map habitat cover types and plant communities
Surface water quality monitoring and sampling
Sediment sampling
Macroinverterate surveys / sampling
Fish, reptile and amphibian surveys
Managing and evaluating chemical and biological data
Evaluating and understanding environmental regulations
Preparing work plans, reports and other written communications
What you will bring to the Team:
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Biology, Ecology or related field of study
- 0-2 years of experience conducting wetland delineations and ecological field studies
- Proficiency with managing and evaluating chemical and biological data using spreadsheets or database software
- Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) applications software
- Must be physically able to conduct strenuous field studies under field conditions that coincide with survey requirements
- Able and willing to travel to job sites as necessary
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About the company
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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.
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