Graduate Environmental Scientist

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. 

Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. 

Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow.

At our Omaha office, you will work directly with experienced scientists and program leaders on projects for major U.S. clients, including Fortune 500 companies, Class I railroads, leading construction firms, and food manufacturers. You will get hands-on field experience, regular coaching, and the responsibility to grow your career.

Who are we looking for?   

At GHD we are looking for a new Graduate Environmental Scientist to join our Omaha, NE office. This is an entry-level professional role, and recent graduates and early-career candidates are welcome. We welcome graduates in environmental science, civil engineering, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, geology, biology, natural resources, sustainability, and other related fields, so if your degree title does not match exactly, we would still love to meet you. You will start with well-defined problems and take on more complex work as you grow, with guidance from experienced colleagues, so no prior experience in this role is needed. What matters most is your curiosity, your attention to detail, and your interest in field work. If you do not meet every qualification but you are eager to learn, we would like to hear from you.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. This is a full-time role, and we would love to see you in the office or in the field every day. Learning alongside experienced colleagues is the fastest way to grow, and it helps build a strong team. Our hybrid model includes at least three days a week in the office or in the field, with flexibility and independence in how you manage your schedule and your work, as agreed with your manager. When a project calls for more field time in a week, that takes priority.

What does the work look like?

• This role includes hands-on field work at client facilities and project sites, from contaminated-site monitoring to native grassland visits. You can expect:

• Up to half of your time in the field, though not evenly distributed from week to week, including sampling, monitoring, and site inspections, in a range of weather conditions

• Travel within Nebraska and surrounding states as projects require

• Occasional environmental emergency response work. It is not frequent, but when it happens, you will be part of the team that shows up for our clients, and we give as much notice as we can

Why our Omaha office?

• Direct access to experienced professionals: Your day-to-day work is guided by principal and senior professionals who coach you along the way.

• Early exposure: You will be in the field, in client conversations, and part of project discussions from the beginning.

• Real ownership: You will be trusted with your own responsibilities, such as monitoring rounds and data summaries, with experienced colleagues backing you up.