Senior Environmental Risk Assessor
GHD

Job Description

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 Environmental/Ecological Risk team is looking for a Senior Environmental Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessor / Toxicologist to join their group with an emphasis on the Gulf Coast region. This is a phenomenal chance to make an impact on the community in which we live.

In this role, you will be applying your environmental toxicology and biological background to support multi-disciplinary teams evaluate and solve risk-based environmental challenges. The position will also involve a balance of technical leadership, business development, and staff mentoring. Business development will include activities related to human health and ecological risk assessments, site investigations, remediation, site restoration, and support of our Water, Martine, and Natural Resources groups.

In the problem solving business, it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy, water and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry, inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Evaluating toxicological data, including published research and toxicity assessments
• Interpreting site characterization data
• Direction of field data collection to support risk assessments
• Performing contaminant fate/transport and exposure modeling
• Quantitatively evaluating human and ecological risks
• Preparing technical reports and other written communications
• Risk communication to internal GHD project teams, clients, regulators, and stakeholders
• Negotiation with regulatory agencies
• Developing risk management strategies for clients
• Performing expert witness services with respect to human health and ecological risks

What you will bring to the team:

• Master's and/or PhD degree in Toxicology, Ecotoxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of professional experience in the fields of toxicology, human & ecological health risk assessment
• Experience working with industrial clients is a must
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong technical writing abilities
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize projects and tasks in a fast paced environment
• Focus on the United States Gulf Coast Region

If you are passionate about pursuing this position, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link above.

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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.

This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

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