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Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist

GHD Inc.

Golden, COJob$87–167K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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Compensation
$87–167K/yr
Location
Golden, CO
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist for its Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line, based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, or Houston, Texas. The role coordinates and implements environmental solutions and projects, including permitting, regulatory interpretation, data analysis, and client management. The position also involves developing business opportunities and mentoring staff.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental RemediationSite AssessmentsReport WritingData ManagementData InterpretationProject CoordinationClient ManagementTask ManagementAttention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkIndependent WorkTravel

Qualifications

Bachelor's and/or Master's in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or Related FieldPE or PG10+ Years Environmental Consulting ExperienceOSHA 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Description : Job Description 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 all of 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. Our pledge to you Join GHD That's the #PowerOfCommittment 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 Central Region Environmental businesses in both Baton Rouge , Louisiana and Houston , Texas are looking for a Senior Environmental Engineer, Geologist, or Scientist to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the future of our Contamination Assessment & Remediation service line through the coordination and implementation of a wide range of environmental solutions and projects. This role can be based on either Baton Rouge, LA or Houston, TX . Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: - Preparation of technical correspondence, project proposals, reports, work plans, and project specifications - Coordinate and implement project permitting - Interpretation/evaluation of environmental regulations - Data compilation, reduction, and interpretation - Management of clients - Development of business opportunities - Mentorship of staff What you will bring to the Team: - Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field - PE or PG will be highly regarded - 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients - Project experience in federal contracts beneficial - Experience in coordinating and simultaneously managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is preferred - Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently - Ability work in a fast-paced environment - OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus - Ability and willingness to travel client meetings is required If you're interested in pursuing this role, please submit your application below! #LI-JS1 Salary: $86,600.00 - $167,000.00, varies based on experience and location. Benefits: - 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service - Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service - Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee - Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss program (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing 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. 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, 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.Please Apply at: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjY0ODUxLjg3NjBAZ2hkY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"} Number of Openings : 1

How this job compares

Set against the 1,559 open Environmental Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–167K/yr
  • Colorado median$91–150K/yr88 salary ranges
  • US median$91–160K/yr1,102 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $127K, is close to the Colorado median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Environmental Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 92 open Environmental Engineer jobs in Colorado and 1,559 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Environmental Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,335 postings).
Education
968 of the 1,559 open Environmental Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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