Entry Level Environmental Scientist
On-site
Job Description
GHD is seeking an Entry Level Environmental Scientist to work with our EHS Compliance team on providing environmental consulting services to various clients across the Midwest. This position will be based in our Little Rock, AR office. Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.
With commitment, there’s no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programs to accelerate your growth. Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make. Let's solve the big problems together.
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.
Responsibilities
- Complete and/or support technical projects related to environmental due diligence and environmental compliance, including but not limited to:
- Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
- Permit application development (e.g., air emissions, storm water discharges, wastewater discharges, etc.)
- Environmental plan development and updates, such as Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPPs), and Hazardous Waste Contingency Plans (HWCPs)
- Environmental compliance reporting, such as air emissions reporting, hazardous waste generator reporting, and Emergency Planning Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) reporting (i.e., Tier II and Form R)
- Conduct facility and site visits to gather information for written project work
- Write technical reports and support development of client proposals
- Work with various industrial clients
- Comprehend and interpret regulations and guidelines
- Develop working relationships and communicate effectively with supervisor, project directors, project managers, project team members, clients, and regulators
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, or equivalent from an accredited university
- 0 to 2+ years of experience
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- Some knowledge of environmental regulations affecting industry (Preferred, but not required)
- OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus
- Proficiency with MS applications
- Ability to perform field work and travel overnight
- Self-motivated, organized, and hard-working
- Strong written and technical writing skills
- Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
- Commitment to safety through a behavior-based safety (BBS) culture in all aspects of the job
