Entry Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer at GHD in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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?

Our Contaminated Assessment Remediation Group is looking to bring onboard a motivated Entry Level Environmental Scientist or Engineer based out of our Lake Charles, LA office.



Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.


With dedication, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to build opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes 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!



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

• Development of technical solutions using standard engineering/scientific methods on assignments of limited scope and complexity, usually minor phases of broader assignments.
• Preparation of more complex plans, designs, tables, etc., including non-routine calculations.
• Presentation of results.
• Preparation of data summaries and interpretation of data for review.
• Preparation of initial drafts of correspondence, reports, work plans, specifications, etc. for internal and/or external (client) review.
• Coordination and implementation of field work with some supervision.
• Field implementation of work plans with limited supervision.
• Proposing field problems/work changes for review.
• Preparation of draft budget cost tables from information provided by others and own investigations for review.
• Larger task specific management under supervision and direction of supervisor or project manager/director.
• Attendance at key project and/or client meetings.

What you will bring to the team:

• 4-year Bachelor of Applied Science (Engineering, Geology, or Science) degree
• 0-2 years' experience
• Detail oriented with the ability to balance a diverse and changing workload
• Critical thinking and problem solving - ability to identify multiple solutions to a problem
• Must be self-motivated, organized, hardworking, and have strong written and technical skills
• OSHA 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus

What you will develop as part of the GHD Team:

• Sound understanding of soil and groundwater remediation strategy
• Client engagement approach and stewardship
• Complex problem solving as it relates to environmental remediation and economic decision making
• Balancing the triangle of Scope, Schedule, and Budget to produce the best results possible for client
• Diverse professional networks spanning the globe and multitudes of teams
• Opportunities to engage in a wide range of environmental and geographical settings

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.

#LI-NM1



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