Decommissioning and Demolition Technician at GHD in Rosemont, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description



There'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!


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.


Who are we looking for?


GHD has a great opportunity for a Decommissioning and Demolition Technician! This position is an integral part of our decommissioning and demolition group and requires a diverse array of responsibilities and tasks to accomplish the objectives of the team.

This position can be based in our Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Cincinnati, OH office.


In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.



We're seeking the curious, 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.


See what the power of commitment can do for you.


Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Inspections of large commercial and manufacturing facilities prior to decommissioning and/or demolition.
• Contractor oversight during the decommissioning of commercial and manufacturing facilities including asbestos abatement, PCB remediation, mercury remediation, and other hazardous materials removal/disposal.
• Contractor management during the demolition of commercial and manufacturing facilities with the responsibilities of supervising budgets, schedule, project scope, waste manifesting, and health/safety.
• Environmental data management, compilation, and analysis.
• Travel to project sites across North America - Up to 80% overnight travel.
• Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects to include: inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and operations and maintenance of remediation systems
• Prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets - Data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards

What you will develop as part of the GHD Team:

• Client engagement approach and stewardship
• Complex problem solving as it relates to remediation and economic decision making
• Balancing the triangle of Scope, Schedule, and Budget to produce the best results possible for our clients
• Diverse professional networks spanning the globe and multitudes of fields
• Opportunities to engage in a wide range of environmental and geographical settings
• Emergency Response Procedures

What you will bring to the team:

• H.S. Diploma or higher
• 5+ years of experience
• Ability to perform field work in remote locations and travel overnight
• Mechanical, electrical and computer aptitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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About Us



Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting 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.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come. Apply Now