Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Calgary, AB
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 3+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week

Job summary

The role involves conducting environmental field investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling, and managing project scopes, budgets, and schedules. You will also be responsible for preparing technical reports and coordinating with clients and senior staff on remediation and assessment projects.

Job details

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come We are currently seeking an Intermediate Environmental Engineer/Scientist (Field work) to join our team in Calgary Alberta. The Calgary office of GHD has an established Contaminated Assessments & Remediation team delivering a wide range of environmental assessment, investigation, remediation, and monitoring projects. Our team supports projects involving Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), corrective action plans, soil remediation, groundwater and soil investigations, drilling and test pitting programs, water and soil sampling, erosion and sediment control, environmental monitoring, construction supervision, and environmental impact assessments. We'd love to hear from you! Apply today for this extraordinary opportunity with GHD! What you will bring to the team: * Working with Project Manager and senior staff in all aspects of project work including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, analysis and reporting * Interact with internal and external clients, contractors and service providers * Data compilation, reduction and interpretation * Preparation of technical environmental reports for senior review for annual monitoring and sampling programs, environmental investigation (Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), Detailed Site Investigation (DSIs) and Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)), hydrogeological assessments, remedial works * Assisting with development, coordinating and implementing environmental investigations for Stage 1 and 2 PSIs, DSIs and Phase I and II ESAs * Working with senior staff in developing viable remedial options for contaminated sites and implementing the remedial work plans and hazardous material assessments * Assisting with preparing proposals * Oversight and implementation of field investigations; monitoring and sampling programs, drilling, remediation, hydrogeological assessments for various media including soil, groundwater, surface water, soil vapour and air * Some travel to sites throughout Alberta Who are we looking for? * Demonstrated experience conducting field work * B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Geological, Chemical or equivalent) * 3+ years of experience in environmental consulting * Licensed Professional Engineer in Alberta (P.ENG) * Engineer or Geoscientist in training (EIT) designation within AB would be considered * Strong understanding and experience of the Alberta Contaminated Sites Regulation and associated guidance, protocols, etc. is required. * Previous work under Canadian Energy Regulator managed sites is an asset. * Experience managing multiple tasks while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail in a consulting environment is preferred * Must be flexible with project types and responsibilities * Proven project management and client management skills Hybrid Work: Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office, three days a week, to contribute, connect, and excel in our vibrant environment. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment is just getting started and may be used during the hiring process to improve efficiency and fairness. While AI may support some steps throughout the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans. #LI-TC1

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science or Engineering degree and possess at least 3 years of experience in environmental consulting. A professional designation such as P.Eng or EIT in Alberta is required, along with a strong understanding of Alberta Contaminated Sites Regulations.