Project Engineer- Highways Roads

GHD • Los Angeles, CA

67d • $99,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The US West Region is looking for a motivated Project Engineer - Highways & Roads to support GHD's established Highways and Roads practice throughout California and the US West. We are seeking a Project Engineer with the skills to help take our practice to the next level in the delivery of highways, interchanges, local roads, roundabouts, trails / active transportation, bridges, and other enriching and vital improvements. This position will work from the office in Los Angeles, CA. Through a broad network of clients, GHD has exposure to these transportation projects through Federal, State, Regional, County, and Municipal agencies and private sectors. This is a unique opportunity to join a large, well-established organization with a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect. You will work closely with our highly skilled multi-disciplinary teams throughout the organization and our clients to efficiently deliver projects and provide high value consultancy services. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills across transportation & municipal engineering.
• Strong background in planning & design; construction experience a plus.
• Registered Civil Engineer designation in the State of California is preferred.
• Strong experience with both AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microstation desired.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and standards.
• Experience with local agency, state and federally funded transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Needs Assessment: Uncover emerging issues or needs, identifying potential causes, barriers, and key stakeholders, as well as related issues.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing business practices, then suggest and implement improvements while developing and delivering projects or a work stream within the organization's change management program.
• Culture of Innovation: Drive a culture of innovation by creating multistakeholder solutions that boost creativity, innovation, and collaboration across business units.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Analyze information, draft engineering standards and specifications, and evaluate the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline.
• Knowledge Management: Develop policies and processes, create best practices, set up case studies, and deliver internal knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Technical Developments Recommendation: Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/application software.
• Professional Supervision: Lead and oversee the provision of professional supervision to ensure effective professional development.
• Product and Solution Development: Analyze and evaluate the feasibility and relevance of proposed complex products and services.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of projects while reporting to senior colleagues.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage important client relationships with guidance from senior colleagues.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with in-office collaboration three days a week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees