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?
GHD is seeking an Intern to join our Environmental Emergency Response (GHD FIRST) group for summer 2025 based out of our Houston, TX office! We offer a professional, yet welcoming, culture based on our core values of Teamwork, Respect, Safety, and Integrity.
Bring your curiosity and passion to the technical challenges we solve at GHD. Then see how everyone gets behind you.
With commitment, there's no idea too big, no dream too far. We strive to create opportunity for all. Giving you leading training and development programmes to accelerate your growth.
Come and see where your career can take you and the impact your commitment can make.
Let's solve the big problems together.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
Perform a wide variety of field duties for both routine/scheduled and emergency environmental projects to include: inspection, maintenance, monitoring, construction oversight, air monitoring, operating UAVs, and sampling efforts at the project site
Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring for various media and contaminants of concern by following established procedures
Be available for after hours response to attend environmental emergencies to perform field tasks.
Prepare technical correspondence, project proposals, technical reports, work plans, and project specifications including cost estimates and budgets - Data compilation, reduction, interpretation, evaluation/comparison to environmental regulatory standards
What you will bring to the team:
Working towards BS in Environmental Engineering, geology, or natural resource field (such as chemistry, biology, earth sciences, environmental sciences)
Environmental experience preferred
Willingness to respond to call outs during non-routine working hours
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving abilities and skill
Positive demeanor, very strong interpersonal skills
Conduct research, collect and analyze data to prepare reports and documents
Establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships with superiors, co-workers and clients - effective collaborators are welcome
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet project timelines
Self-motivated and willingness to work in a team in a fast-paced environment
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.
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About Us
Take on some of the world's toughest challenges - with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.
See where your commitment could take you with GHD.
Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you. That's the #PowerOfCommitment
Who we are 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.
