at GHD in Rosemont, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job DescriptionThere'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!
Who are we looking for?
GHD has an opportunity for a Mid-Level to Senior Hydrogeologist to join our growing Contaminated Assessment Remediation (CAR) Group based in any of our Central North Offices with the flexibility of a hybrid (office/remote) work environment. If you are a self-motivated professional with excellent technical skills, federal/state/local environmental regulatory knowledge, and existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators then this is a great opportunity to explore!
In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.
We're seeking those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.
As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change. 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.
Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you:
Conduct research or perform evaluations of a geological or hydrogeological nature. Create technical reports to inform proposals, budgets, support environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance for civil infrastructure projects or projects to address environmental challenges. Using knowledge of various scientific disciplines, may collect, synthesize, study, report, and recommend action based on data derived from measurements or observations of soil, water, and other sources.
Responsibilities
- Insights and Reporting: Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
- Solutions Analysis: Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature.
- Geoscientific Studies and Interpretations: Contribute to well proposals by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data. Involves using advanced modeling techniques.
- Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's 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. Identify patterns of risky behavior within the team and take appropriate action to resolve them, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
- Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
- Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers.
- Simulation and Modeling: Coordinate a complex process to conduct comprehensive simulations or modeling, testing the performance of different solutions.
- Community of Practice Management: Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise.
- Mineral Reserves and Resource Assessment: Create and implement comprehensive mineral assessment plans.
- Exploration Plan Development: Design and implementing complex exploration plans.
- Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources, and draft and complete requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.
- Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
- Valid driver's license
- Able to travel to project sites for short durations (including overnight travel) throughout the Midwest region.
- Professional Designation/License (Engineer, Geologist, etc.)
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification
- Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in applied science (Geology, Earth Science, or Engineering) with an emphasis in hydrogeology
- General Experience: Substantial general work experience together with comprehensive job related experience in own area of expertise to fully competent level. (Over 6 years to 10 years)
- Managerial Experience: Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (13 months to 3 years)
- Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site investigation and remediation
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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 with GHD.
We offer a professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity.
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.
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