GHD · 1 month ago
Senior Environmental Scientist
11228 Aurora Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50322-7905, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGHD is committed to helping you look after our environment and ensure a sustainable future. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist to support various environmental consulting activities, including data analysis, environmental impact assessments, and client relationship management.
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Responsibilities
Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends
Monitor and review performance against health, safety, and environment (HSE) key performance indicators (KPIs) and patterns of behavior within the area of responsibility. Take action to improve performance and to resolve noncompliance with the organization's HSE policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions
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 senior colleagues, or oversee relationship management with a group of more transactional clients and customers
Coordinate and deliver environmental impact assessment projects, maintaining accuracy and adherence to project timelines
Analyze specific problems and issues to find the best solutions. Solutions could be technical or professional in nature
Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan
Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports
Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required
Oversee the environmental risk management processes, ensuring the organization's operations have minimal detrimental impact on the environment
Gather information and resources, draft and complete proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract
Lead the development and execution of climate adaptation strategies for multiple large-scale projects or geographic locations, focusing on sustainability and resilience
Participate in and contribute to a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to build own capability and develop innovative practice among colleagues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field
10+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental permitting & compliance, remediation & design, site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
Ability work in a fast-paced environment
Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required
PE or PG will be highly regarded
Preferred
Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification
Company
GHD
Addressing the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and communities.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.04MKey Investors
Callaghan Innovation
2021-09-08Grant· $0.01M
2020-10-07Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Jim Giannopoulos
Chief Executive Officer
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