Senior Civil/Coastal Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd • Long Beach, CA

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future
of transport, and we’ll help you go all the way.

Our pledge to you.
Join GHD.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Coastal / Civil Engineer to join our growing Maritime &
Coastal (M&C) group in California! In this role, you will be a technical team
member and leader on the engineering design, permitting, bid package preparation
for a diverse portfolio of projects throughout the United States. Such projects
will include: coastal, estuary and other waterways restoration and resiliency
projects, in addition to municipal infrastructure and other land-based
improvements. This position can be located in any of our offices in CA.

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 and/or Master’s degree in Coastal Engineering, Civil Engineering, or similar technical field
• PE license is required
• 15 years relevant industry related engineering, and design experience, with a strong emphasis on M&C projects
• Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D is desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working on teams and developing and/or interpreting coastal models; including hydrodynamic, wave, and sediment transport

Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief (for example, in terms of functionality, performance, aesthetics, and cost) that conforms to organizational and/or regulatory standards.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify the methods and process steps, as well as the plant, machinery, and equipment, required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by managing day-to-day relationships with contract service providers while working within an established contract management plan.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Knowledge Management System: Work within established knowledge management systems to deliver preset outcomes for an area of responsibility.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an in-depth understanding of technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and specify the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients while also helping senior colleagues manage relationships with larger key clients and customers. guidance.

Benefits

• 401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
• Paid time off – Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
• Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
• Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.—Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior