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GHD · 15 hours ago

Senior Scientist

GHD is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for communities and the environment. They are seeking a Senior Scientist with expertise in environmental compliance and waste permitting to lead projects and provide technical solutions for clients across the Central Region.

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Responsibilities

Collaboration with other leaders in the development and execution of business strategies and initiatives to expand the EHS Compliance and Waste Compliance business in the Central Region and across the US
Build and mentor a US wide connected team that is engaged and driven to provide high-quality results and solutions to our clients’ projects and challenges
Maintain a high external profile as a thought leader through membership/attendance in industry organizations and continually growing a contact base
Maintain high internal profile through EHS and Waste project pursuits, wins, and delivery as well as technical leadership through our globally connected Service Lines
Lead proposal development and contract negotiation to win targeted pursuits, which leverage GHD’s capabilities and value proposition
Technical project management and direction while maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring projects are delivered safely and within scope, schedule, and budget
Act as an environmental relationship manager for key clients

Qualification

Environmental ComplianceWaste PermittingRCRADOTTSCAEHS ComplianceTechnical WritingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadership

Required

B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a related Science field
15+ years of compliance experience (with a focus on waste regulations such as RCRA, DOT, TSCA, NORM, etc.)
Knowledge of regulatory waste requirements in multiple states
Proven experience leading and executing multi-media and RCRA compliance audits
Excellent technical writing skills
Recognized technical leader in EHS and waste compliance
Data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards
Ability to effectively communicate with other technical professionals, clients, and regulatory officials
Proven experience managing and delivering waste compliance projects and deep understanding of industry and regulatory standards and best practices
Development of efficient technical and regulatory strategies and solutions that address our clients' specific waste compliance needs and challenges
Understanding and ability to stay current with federal and state waste regulations
Willingness to travel

Preferred

Waste facility permitting experience is a plus (RCRA Subtitle C)
Experience with air and other media permitting and compliance is a plus

Benefits

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Company

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

H1B Sponsorship

GHD has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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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
Director - GHD Group
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