Environmental Project Coordinator; Engineer or Scientist

Environmental Project Coordinator (Engineer or Scientist)

Location:

Baton Rouge, LA – Environmental Business. The role focuses on contributing to our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of environmental solutions and projects.

Work primarily in office three days a week with flexibility for remote work.

• Engineering Solutions Design:
  Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and support its implementation to validate solutions.
• Health, Safety, and Environment:
  Follow HSE policies and procedures, identify and mitigate environmental risks, and address patterns of risky behavior.
• Waste Management:
  Lead or supervise waste projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective waste segregation and disposal.
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues with equipment and experiments.
• Technical Development Recommendation:
  Recommend technical improvements for website/portal/software infrastructure.
• Engineering Drawings:
  Create drawings to support communication, evaluation, and implementation of solutions.
• Data Collection and Analysis:
  Collate and analyze data using prescribed tools and methods.
• Project Management:
  Work within a project management plan to achieve goals.
• Testing:
  Design test procedures and standards based on product specifications.
• Research:
  Conduct research activities to support the role or others.
• Personal Capability Building:
  Participate in training and professional development; maintain external professional accreditation if relevant.
• Client & Customer Management:
  Assist senior colleagues in managing client relationships.
• Preparation of Technical Correspondence:
  Prepare proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications.
• Project Permitting:
  Coordinate and implement project permitting.
• Interpretation of Environmental Regulations:
  Evaluate and interpret regulations.
• Data Compilation and Interpretation:
  Reduce and interpret data.
• Knowledge of Remediation Methods:
  Understand methods and operation/maintenance requirements.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, or related field.
• PE or PG professional designation is an asset.
• 3‑8 years of experience in environmental consulting, including permitting & compliance, remediation & design, site assessments, report writing, data management, and project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple tasks while maintaining detail orientation in a consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of working independently or within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Electrical systems and remediation system operation and maintenance knowledge is an asset.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

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 (including same sex); sexual orientation; gender identity; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; citizenship status; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.