Graduate Scientist

Our world demands low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in enabling and accelerating this change.

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations. 

Who are we looking for? 

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Scientist to join the Mining Services team in our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role you will use professional concepts and academic knowledge to assist with scientific tasks of limited scope and complexity that support project delivery for clients. Contributes to projects across sectors by supporting data collection, analysis and draft technical inputs, and by helping prepare or review simple safety documentation under guidance. Focuses on building practical experience, understanding scientific practice in a consulting environment and strengthening field and office‑based skills.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

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

• Bid Solicitation/Request for Proposal/Tender Preparation: Gather information and resources to assist in drafting requests for bid solicitation requests for proposal (RFP) and requests for tender (RFT) on the requester side.

• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.

• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.

• Document Preparation: Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

• Feasibility Studies: Contribute to and support feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective, and document findings.

• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.

• Insights and Reporting: Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports.

• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.

• Sampling and Testing: Collect a range of samples for laboratory testing and undertake testing in accordance with statutory frameworks and best practice to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Solutions Analysis: Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.

What you will bring to the Team

Education

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level in environmental science, geology, or related field.

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.

• Valid driver's license.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

• Ability to travel for field work for extended periods (weeks).

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Salary range: $65,000 to $68,000 based on experience.

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.