Environmental Engineer​/Scientist

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.

The Peterborough, ONoffice of GHD is growing our team and is looking to add an Intermediate Environmental Engineer or Scientist to our Contamination, Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team! The CAR team supports brownfield redevelopment projects, completes environmental site assessments, remediation programs, hydrogeological investigations and assessments, provides environmental services to public and private sector clients across Ontario, and develops and manages the long-term operation, maintenance, and monitoring of remedial systems and risk management measures.

Our workplace supports a hybrid model that combines in-office collaboration with flexibility. We work together to balance project needs and individual circumstances.

• Working with a collaborative, technically strong team that supports learning and professional growth, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Preparing project-related technical documents including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans & cost estimates, and drawings for review.

• Project management and oversight of environmental investigations and remediation activities will be required and will include site investigations, contractor management, drilling, soil sampling, well installation, groundwater sampling, excavation, contract administration, vapour sampling, etc.

• Project types will range from environmental site assessment (Phase I and Phase II), environmental monitoring, soil/groundwater management in private, public, and federal sectors including but not limited to infrastructure and property/building developments.

• Coordination and scheduling of project-related work, including working with other GHD staff, external contractors, and public entities (i.e., obtaining permits).

• Mentoring and supporting junior staff in field activities, reporting, and technical skill development, while receiving ongoing coaching in leadership and people management skills.

• Relevant Bachelor of Environmental/Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science degree, or equivalent.

• Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo) designation is an asset.

• 4-10 years of experience in the environmental field. We are looking for someone who can manage projects.

• Fundamental knowledge of, or strong interest in developing skills related to, contaminated site assessment and remediation, hydrogeological investigations, contaminant migration analysis, and environmental due diligence, including Ontario regulatory frameworks such as O. Reg. 153/04 and O. Reg. 406/19.

• Must be able to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail.

• Flexible with project types and responsibilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and be highly communicative.

• Ability to manage your schedule.

• Valid G-class driver's licence (a check will be conducted prior to hire).

We encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the…