Graduate Environmental Professional

About the Role

GHD is seeking a new Graduate Environmental Professional to join the Contaminated Assessment & Remediation team at their Detroit, MI office. This is an entry-level professional role in the field of Research and Development, using professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity.

Key Responsibilities

• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Assist in drafting requests for bid solicitation, requests for proposal (RFP), and requests for tender (RFT).
• Client & Customer Management (External): Support senior colleagues in managing client and customer relationships using relevant sales or client systems.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice to build expertise in a defined area.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports by collecting data from standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications, including standard office software. Gather and summarize data for special reports.
• Environmental Impact Assessment: Conduct routine tasks related to environmental impact assessments using specified systems and protocols.
• Environmental Risk Management: Contribute to environmental risk management processes, ensuring alignment with environmental regulations and corporate sustainability goals.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Follow HSE policies and procedures to identify and mitigate environmental risks and workplace safety risks. Instruct the team in safe working methods and address risky behaviors.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop capabilities through assessment and development planning, training, and coaching. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulations, and industry best practices.
• Project Management: Support project management activities.
• Sampling and Testing: Collect straightforward samples and undertake testing as directed, in accordance with defined processes, to support regulatory compliance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-2 years of experience in a related field.