Environmental Scientist/Engineer

Suva, Central Division, Fiji

• Category: Environmental Engineering

Description

---

Job Description

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 for 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.

GHD are seeking a dedicated and innovative Environmental Scientist/Engineer to join our dynamic team in Fiji.

You will play a key role in assisting with Environmental Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), including Ecology and Climate Change assessments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure environmentally sustainable outcomes, support biodiversity conservation, and develop climate adaptation strategies using nature-based solutions.

The role:

Prepare and support high-quality ESIAs under supervision, ensuring compliance with national and international standards (e.g., IFC Performance Standards).

Engage with stakeholders, including community groups, government agencies, and development partners.

Contribute to environmental monitoring, reporting, and evaluation of project impacts.

Support the integration of ecological and climate considerations into infrastructure and urban development projects.

Assist in designing field sampling methodologies and conducting environmental investigations.

Stay updated on relevant legislation, standards, and emerging environmental practices.

About you:

Tertiary degree in Sciences (Environmental Engineering, Earth Sciences or Climate Change) or similar related disciplines with at least 3 years professional experience. 

Strong understanding of Pacific ecosystems, governance, and development challenges.

Excellent scientific writing, data analysis, and communication skills.

Experience working collaboratively across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge of Pacific social and cultural contexts, including gender and social inclusion frameworks, is a plus.

Proven ability to manage tasks, prioritize effectively, and demonstrate sound judgement.

Interested? Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV. 

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities and invites applications from people of all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact. 

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. 

Let's drive real change.

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.

Company

---

GHD

Our commitments anchor us to what is truly important. They give us insights into the best ways to partner with clients like you to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Commitment is how we grew from a small engineering practice in Melbourne, Australia, in 1928 into a global professional services company today with over 11,000 employees in 160 offices on five continents.

We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you to make water, energy and communities sustainable for generations to come. This is a commitment for our children, your children, and all those who come after, and is the vision and the purpose behind all our efforts.

No matter where our work takes us around the planet, whether we’re partnering on a local initiative or a global infrastructure project, we’re helping create lasting community benefit. And that’s why our work is more than just a job — it is an unshakable belief in the future we are building.

Our employees own our business. Our projects, like our people, are diverse and global. We take the long view of the climate crisis, geopolitical shifts, industry disruption and even technological advances. Our success in growing GHD over nearly a century gives us the experience to help you unlock opportunities and protect against future shocks, without compromising your competitive edge.

Working with GHD means partnering with our innovative, multidisciplinary, and globally-connected team. Our commitment is to help you go beyond expectations and deliver sustainable outcomes. We are constantly evolving to fulfil that commitment, and we're ready to work with you to transform the areas where you work, live and play.