Senior Civil Engineer

GHD; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Bloomsburg, PA is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and construction engineering of water, wastewater, utilities, and site-development projects for municipal and private clients.

The role requires a PE license or eligibility, 6+ years of linear infrastructure experience, and travel as needed, with opportunities on local and international projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Current PE license or ability to obtain.
• At least 6 years of linear-focused project experience in water, wastewater, utilities, or infrastructure design.

Responsibilities

• Engineering Solutions Design: Design engineering solutions and the associated validation process to enable the realization of a design brief.
• Engineering Standards Specification: Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications.
• Project Management: Deliver small- or medium-scale projects while working within an established program management plan.
• Process Design Engineering: Analyze information and specify methods and processes for design and improvement of manufacturing or materials processes.
• Contract Management: Manage day-to-day relationships with contract service providers.
• Product and Solution Development: Define and deliver products and services meeting customer needs.
• Knowledge Management System: Operate within knowledge management systems to deliver outcomes.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop capabilities through training and coaching; maintain external accreditation where relevant.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections to evaluate quality and compliance.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings and apply change management.
• Client & Customer Management (External): Manage relationships with small clients and assist with larger clients.

Skills

Modeling capabilities

Travel to project sites

Client & stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

Who are we looking for?

Our Northeast Engineering Design Organization has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer to join their team in Bloomsburg, PA! This role will provide you the opportunity to participate in the planning, design and construction engineering of exciting and diverse water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and site-development projects for our wide range of municipal and private clients with a key focus on linear infrastructure and contribute to the growth in an emerging geographic market.

While this position is based in the US Northeast region, you will have the flexibility to focus on the local market and/or become engaged in major projects worldwide supporting design operations from Australia to Europe working with diverse design teams from across the globe. GHDs linear infrastructure expertise continues to grow and gain recognition across North America as #15 firm in Trenchless Technology with growing momentum with great opportunities.

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.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain
• At least 6 years of linear focused project experience in water / wastewater / utility / infrastructure design / transmission main / industrial pipelines/ energy sector / industrial sites / grading plans / etc.
• Modeling capabilities
• Willing and able to travel to project sites and client meetings as needed

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, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

About Us

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