Civil/Environmental Engineer
About The Position
GHD is seeking a Solid Waste Engineer or Civil/Environmental Engineer for its US Central Region, based in Chicago, IL; Des Moines, IA; Houston, TX; Omaha, NE; or St. Paul, MN. The role is aimed at an early- to mid-career professional who will work with public and private clients on solid waste planning and landfill design, as well as alternative waste processing and renewable energy projects such as anaerobic digestion and composting facilities. The position offers varied project work and opportunities to take on increasing technical and client relationship responsibilities over time. Work may include stormwater design; specification development and review; leading client conversations; staff training; field construction monitoring; regulatory reporting and permitting; and cost estimating. The role also supports contract management, process improvement, engineering standards and specifications, knowledge management, engineering inspections, client relationship management, data analysis, engineering drawing development, project management, and research. GHD uses a hybrid work model, with employees expected to work in the office three days per week. Travel, including some overnight trips, may be needed.
Requirements
- College engineering degree.
- PE registration or ability to obtain a PE within two years.
- At least two years of consulting engineer experience.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including some overnight travel, as needed.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to conduct site visits and inspections over potentially rugged terrain.
Nice To Haves
- OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training.
- Experience with solid waste landfill design and/or alternative waste processing and renewable energy projects, including anaerobic digestion and composting facilities.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to solid waste planning, landfill design, stormwater design, anaerobic digestion, and compost system projects.
- Develop and review specifications, and support engineering standards and specification drafting and evaluation.
- Lead client conversations and help manage client and customer relationships.
- Train staff and serve as a field construction monitor when needed.
- Prepare regulatory reporting and permitting materials and develop cost estimates.
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers as a primary point of contact while following established contract management plans.
- Identify process, system, and procedural shortcomings and address them through established change management programs.
- Support knowledge management systems by providing advice and assistance to others.
- Conduct engineering inspections independently or under senior supervision; assess work quality or installation integrity and recommend remedial work to senior colleagues.
- Collect and analyze data using established tools, methods, and formats.
- Oversee engineering drawing development for solid waste management solutions.
- Participate in capability development and training, maintain relevant professional accreditation, and stay current on technology, regulations, and industry practices.
- Work within established project management structures and collaborate across GHD.
- Conduct research to support others or fulfill role requirements.
- Travel as needed, including some overnight travel, and conduct site visits and inspections over potentially rugged terrain.
Benefits
- 401(k) participation eligibility beginning the first day of the month after three months of service.
- Paid time off starting at 16 days per year, increasing with years of service, for rest, sick, and personal time.
- Holiday pay for eligible employees; GHD observes nine holidays per year.
- Wellness reimbursement for eligible regular full-term employees: 50% of qualifying costs, up to $250 annually.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
