Staff Engineer- Maritime & Coastal

GHD • Seattle, WA

107d • $83,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 all of 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. Our pledge to you Join GHD That's the #PowerOfCommittment The importance of water to the health of our world can't be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what's next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 3 years experience in Engineering, preferably Maritime and Coastal

Responsibilities

• Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.
• Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats.
• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.
• Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users' needs.
• Define and deliver products and services that meet customer needs by selecting the best possible approaches available within established systems.
• Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.

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: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree