Senior Technical Lead

Job Description

GHD has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Geologist located in

Portland, OR.

This position works with our Environmental Contamination, Assessment, and Remediation (CAR) business group delivery projects across the West Region. The team supports brownfield redevelopment projects, provides environmental services to both public and private sector clients throughout Southern California, assessing environmental impacts, completing risk assessments, and mitigating long term environmental risks through the development and monitoring of remedial systems and risk management measures.

Responsibilities will be but are not limited to:
Supporting strategic pursuits, including growth in both the Private and Public Sectors
Provide Senior Technical Leadership in project delivery with emerging contaminants, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Contribute to business planning to identify opportunities to grow GHD's market share
Conducting environmental monitoring and environmental site assessments
Establishing, growing, and maintaining client relationships
Managing projects including budgets, project teams and timelines
Preparing and reviewing technical environmental reports
Mentor junior team members
The Ideal candidate would have the following skills:

Working knowledge of methods and procedures for site characterization, hydrogeological analysis, and remediation of contaminants in soil, soil vapor, indoor air, and groundwater
Familiarity and experience with environmental rules for California Low Threat UST Case Closure Policy is a plus. Experience in related service areas will also be considered
Self-starter, flexible team player, willing/able to work on a wide variety of tasks
Strong technical writing and verbal presentation skills
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Strong project and client management skills
Strong problem solving abilities and aptitude
Interest in continuing professional development
Knowledge of the local West Coast market is preferred
Willingness to travel, including overnight, to project sites on the West Coast
40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification is preferred
Requirements:

B.S. degree or higher in geology/hydrogeology, environmental science, engineering, or related field.
10 years of relevant, dynamic experience including a mix of field, data evaluation and interpretation, and technical report writing

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, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $117,000- $173,000 base on experience

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