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Senior Structural Engineer

$118k - $196k
Full-time

GHD

Description

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

Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery and beyond.

Our pledge to you.

Join GHD.

Who are we looking for

GHD is seeking a Sr Project Engineer/Project Manager to join our growing practice in our Maritime & Coastal (M&C) group on the West Coast. This position will be located in either San Diego or Long Beach CA.

You will have the opportunity to work on projects such as coastal waterfront and municipal infrastructure improvement and resiliency projects. As a Project Engineer/Project Manager you will have the opportunity to provide design support project management client management and business development support. The successful candidate will have strong leadership project management and technical engineering skills relating to coastal / civil engineering projects of various sizes. We are seeking self-motivated and active networkers who value building credible relationships with clients and the community.

In the problem solving business it helps to be restlessly curious to deliver community change.

Our vision is to ensure energy water and urbanization are made sustainable for generations to come. You can lead the way into a new future for our industry inspiring the next generation of driven and committed people in the process.

Learn about leadership opportunities with GHD.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Collaborate with fellow engineers on a wide range of coastal / civil engineering projects.
  • Contribute to and manage development of technical reports plans and specifications.
  • Maintain open communication with project teams and M&C group members.
  • Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
  • Proactively coach train and empower project team members; handle oversight and maintain project requirements for safety quality efficiency to ensure they are maintained throughout the duration of the project.
  • Grow and lead existing and new client relationships.
  • Support pursuit/proposal efforts developing scope schedule and budget.
  • Provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff.
  • Interact with clients suppliers and regulators and manage projects to successful completion.
  • Keep up to date with technical qualifications and licenses.
  • Contribute to coastal permitting and environmental documents writing and data preparation for grant applications collaborating closely with community stakeholders and industry.
  • Get involved! Involve yourself in local committees action groups and special interest organizations with a view towards furthering your own skills and brand recognition for GHD.
  • Stay current and well advised on M&C market trends client spending assets resiliency and logistics.
  • Work within GHDs four Core Values: Safety Teamwork Trust and Integrity

The ideal candidate would possess the following abilities:

  • Act as a phenomenal teammate and collaborate with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge
  • Easily establish rapport with teammates.
  • Succeed in committed and dynamic environments
  • Use good judgment decisiveness and self-motivation
  • Dynamic leadership style - ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and deliver projects within a defined scope budget & schedule
  • Committed to leading and delivering high quality work
  • Establish and maintain excellent Client relationships and internal relationships while applying GHDs global internal network of professionals
  • Assertively pursue project work i.e. assist with and lead proposals and statement of qualifications
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D proficient is desirable
  • Knowledge of modeling and design software as applicable
  • Dedicated to managing time handling priorities and working in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to excel in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
  • Attention to detail and ability to complete diverse assignments
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree in Civil / Coastal Engineering from an accredited university

  • Masters Degree in Civil / Coastal Engineering strongly preferred but not required

Requirements:

  • 8 years of engineering experience or consulting experience
  • Registered Professional Engineer in CA

Take on some of the worlds toughest challenges - with everyone at GHD backing you every step of the way.

Well give you control over your career empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.

See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race creed religion national origin citizenship color sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability marital status or veteran status.

Salary Range: $118000-$196000 based on location and experience

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