Environmental Scientist

Job Overview

At GHD, we empower our people to make a positive impact on the world by combining deep technical expertise with client and partner capabilities to respond to the most complex environmental challenges.

We invite you to join our Central Region Environmental team in Plainwell, MI as a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist and contribute to the future of our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through coordination and implementation of environmental solutions and projects.

• Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications
• Interpretation and evaluation of environmental regulations
• Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation
• Management of clients
• Development of business opportunities
• Mentorship of staff

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, or a related field
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience, including remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and client management
• Project experience with CERCLA is beneficial
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail
• OSHA 40‑hour HAZWOPER certification is a plus

• 401(k) – eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid Time Off – starts at 16 days per year and increases with service
• Holiday Pay – GHD observes 9 holidays per year
• Wellness Benefit – reimbursement up to $250 annually for approved items (health club, home exercise equipment, bicycles, racing entry fees, smoking cessation, weight‑loss programs, fitness trackers, etc.)

GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, disability, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.