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Engineering Graduate, Environmental

The role involves preparing technical environmental reports, specifications, and cost estimates while overseeing field investigations and remediation activities. You will also coordinate project schedules and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and public entities to ensure project success.

  • Hybrid
  • Waterloo, ON
  • Posted Aug 3, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

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 Contaminated, Assessment and Remediation team in Waterloo, Ontario is looking for an Environmental or Civil Engineering Graduate to join the team! The CAR team supports brownfield redevelopment projects, completes environmental site assessments and remediation, provides environmental services to public and private client sectors across Ontario, and develops and manages long term operation, maintenance, and monitoring of remedial systems and risk management measures. Be part of the dynamic culture! 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: * Prepare project related technical documents including environmental reports, technical specifications, work plans & cost estimates, and drawings for review. * Field work and oversight associated with 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. obtain permits) What you will bring to the Team: * Relevant Bachelor of Environmental/Civil Engineering or equivalent. * Ability to obtain a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation in Waterloo is an asset * 0-2 years’ of experience in the environmental engineering field. Experience working in a construction setting is an asset * 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 driver's license (an MVR check will be performed prior to hire). * Willingness to undertake field work as required for the role. Field activities may include extended days, variable weather conditions, and work at remote sites. Reasonable accommodations are available, and project teams plan field schedules to support health, safety, and wellbeing. We encourage applications from candidates who meet most, but not necessarily all, of the qualifications above. The salary for this position is $67,500. The posted salary represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centres. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans This position is for an existing vacancy. As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

The role involves preparing technical environmental reports, specifications, and cost estimates while overseeing field investigations and remediation activities. You will also coordinate project schedules and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and public entities to ensure project success.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental or Civil Engineering and possess 0-2 years of relevant experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to perform field work in various conditions are required.

Listed skills

  • Attention to detailPreferred
  • Data analysisPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred
  • Project managementPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Environmental engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Technical writing
  • Site assessment
  • Remediation
  • Contractor management
  • Soil sampling
  • Groundwater sampling
  • Project coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Field work
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Cost estimation
  • Site Assessment
  • Brownfield Redevelopment
  • Soil Sampling
  • Excavation
  • Hybrid Model
  • Operation Maintenance
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Environmental Investigations
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Auditing
  • Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Contract Management
  • Contractor Management
  • English Language
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
  • Groundwater
  • Risk Management
  • Sampling (Statistics)
  • Soil Science
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Scheduling
  • Coordinating
  • Investigation
  • Detail Oriented

Job areas

  • Engineering
  • Environmental & Sustainability
  • Construction
  • Consulting
  • Science & Research
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Environmental Engineers

Additional details

Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week