Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of mining!Together and with our mining clients, we will create a lasting community benefit making water, energy, and communities sustainable for generations to come.

Be a field engineer delivering environmental compliance services to a key mining client.Work on an exciting mining infrastructure project in the Western U.S. Showcase your technical capabilities and expertise.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

GHD’s U.S West Mining Team is seeking a highly-motivated Field Civil or Environmental Engineer to join our Mining Team and provide full-time field environmental compliance monitoring for a major mine infrastructure construction project. This position is located Idaho and will be embedded with the construction team and serve as the primary field resource for ensuring construction activities are conducted in compliance with environmental permits, regulatory requirements, project commitments, and client standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, contractors, environmental specialists, and safety professionals to support environmentally responsible construction practices while maintaining a strong safety culture.

This role is well suited for a hands-on professional who enjoys working in dynamic field environments, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting the successful delivery of large-scale mining and infrastructure projects.

Join an employee-owned firm that will invest in your growth and development. GHD is the place for aspiring people like you to thrive, achieve your career goals, and make a lasting impact.

This position will be a full-time, field-based position, 12 hour shifts with onsite housing provided.

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

• Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Dust and Air Quality Monitoring
• Noise Monitoring
• Stormwater Management and Erosion Control
• Water Quality Monitoring
• Waste and Hazardous Materials Management
• Documentation and Reporting

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily tailgate safety meetings and pre-task planning sessions.
• Participate in Field Operations Reviews (FORs), site inspections, and safety audits.
• Complete Pre-Work Assessments and support Job Safety and Environmental Analysis (JSEA) Assessments and hazard assessments for field activities.
• Promote a strong safety culture through active engagement with project staff and contractors.
• Identify, document, and communicate potential safety hazards and environmental risks.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Participate in incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a visible safety leader in the field and demonstrate a commitment to Goal Zero performance.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of technical experience supporting environmental compliance, construction monitoring, infrastructure projects, or related environmental programs.
• Experience conducting field inspections and environmental monitoring activities
• Knowledge of dust control, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control practices, water quality monitoring, and environmental permitting/compliance requirements is required
• Strong documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and electronic field data collection tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Experience supporting remote mining, water management, and/or large-scale earthworks construction projects preferred.
• MSHA training, OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification, or equivalent strongly desired
• Ability and willingness to travel and work remotely in a full-time, field-based role

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain and active construction sites.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and conduct field inspections throughout the workday.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility clothing, safety glasses, and other site-specific PPE.

• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

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.

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 programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

Salary: $85,000-$145,000 based on experience

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