Structural Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd•San Francisco, CA

202d•$93,000 - $157,000

About The Position

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we’ll provide you unlimited space to grow. GHD is looking for an experienced Structural Engineer to join our Maritime and Coastal (M&C) practice and can be located anywhere in either San Francisco or Eureka, CA. As a Structural Engineer, you will primarily provide technical leadership and overview on several waterfront projects in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and the Pacific (West Region). This is a rewarding opportunity to demonstrate your local knowledge, be involved in challenging projects, provide technical solutions and mentor junior engineers. You will design, and construct buildings and structures that are safe and capable of withstanding the elements to which they will be exposed, as well as improving the structural integrity of existing buildings or constructs. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Geo structural engineering
Minimum 3 years of experience in Geo structural Engineering (ground structures)
Experience delivering projects
Experience mentoring junior staff

Responsibilities

Monitor Construction Works: Monitor and oversee the delivery of works to ensure that construction, maintenance, or improvement works are delivered in accordance with quality, cost, and time requirements.
Data Collection and Analysis: Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
Engineering Drawings: Create engineering drawings to support the communication, evaluation, and implementation of engineering solutions.
Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.
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.
Technical Developments Recommendation: Research and suggest technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
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 understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.
Research: Carry out a range of research activities either to support others or to fulfill the requirements of the role.
Technical Troubleshooting: Support technical troubleshooting efforts, aiding in the quick and accurate identification, analysis, and resolution of technical issues with equipment and experiments.
Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.