Waterfront Engineer

GHD Group Pty Ltd•Savannah, GA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Waterfront Engineer to join our growing Maritime & Coastal (M&C) practice on the East Coast, based in our Savannah, Georgia office. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping resilient coastal and waterfront infrastructure, leading and contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects that serve municipal, government, private, and contractor clients. You will be engaged across the full project lifecycle, providing technical design expertise, project and client management, and strategic business development support. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with fellow engineers and cross-discipline teams while delivering innovative solutions that strengthen coastal communities and critical infrastructure. As a Waterfront Engineer at GHD, you will be trusted to manage projects to successful completion, develop high-quality technical reports, plans, and specifications, and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and regulators. You will be a visible leader within the M&C group, fostering open communication, mentoring junior staff, and proactively coaching project teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency are upheld throughout every phase of work. You will also help grow existing client relationships, support pursuit and proposal efforts, and stay well informed on market trends, resiliency initiatives, and client needs within the maritime and coastal sector. Beyond project delivery, you will be encouraged to engage with local committees and professional organizations, building your personal brand while advancing GHD’s presence in the region.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
12-15 years of engineering and project management experience including ports and marine infrastructure
Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia required
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while supporting personnel in both remote and in-person settings
Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D
Working knowledge of modeling and design software as applicable

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.