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GHD · 1 day ago

Senior Hydrogeologist

GHD is committed to environmental stewardship and is seeking a Senior Hydrogeologist to join their Contaminated Assessment and Remediation Group in Golden, CO. The role involves leading complex investigations and remediation projects, ensuring client satisfaction while adhering to regulatory compliance and safety standards.

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Responsibilities

Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports including preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure; working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air; and groundwater understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants
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
Deliver medium-large scale projects while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature
Contribute to projects by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data
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
Manage important client relationships with guidance from colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers
Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise
Valid driver's license
Able to travel to project sites for short durations (including overnight travel) throughout the region
Professional Designation/License preferred
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification

Qualification

Hydrogeologic analysisRegulatory complianceSite characterizationContaminated site remediationProject managementClient managementSafety commitmentMentoringTechnical leadershipCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's and/or advanced degree in applied science (Geology, Earth Science, Hydrogeology)
Minimum 8 years of experience in contaminated site investigation and remediation (drilling techniques, contaminate fate and transport, site characterization, protocols, remediation techniques)
Managing project teams, project management, mentoring staff
Valid driver's license
Able to travel to project sites for short durations (including overnight travel) throughout the region
Excellent technical skills
Federal/state/local environmental regulatory knowledge
Existing relationships with clients, prospects, and regulators
Ability to drive complex investigations and remediation projects
Deep expertise in hydrogeologic analysis, regulatory compliance, and advanced site characterization
Proven ability to mentor high-performing teams
Commitment to safety, innovation, and client satisfaction
Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports including preparing regulatory work plans and reports for investigation, remediation, and closure
Working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeologic analysis and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air; and groundwater understanding of multimedia remedial technologies for addressing a variety of contaminants
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
Deliver medium-large scale projects while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions
Contribute to projects by providing complex analysis and interpretation of geological/geophysical field data
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
Manage important client relationships with guidance from colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers
Participate actively in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own expertise

Preferred

Professional Designation/License preferred
OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification

Company

Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.

H1B Sponsorship

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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (4)
2023 (4)
2022 (4)
2021 (6)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.04M
Key Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M

Leadership Team

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Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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