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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.\nSee where your commitment could take you.\nThere’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.\nJoin us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.\nBecome 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.\nWho are we looking for?\nGHD has an opportunity for three Team Leader assignments within our US Central Contamination Assessment & Remediation (CAR) South Business Group: one position based inGolden, CO and two positions based in Houston, TX, each with flexibility for a hybrid office/remote work environment. 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