Senior Civil Engineer

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join their Houston team. The role involves managing diverse projects from energy to environmental and remediation, requiring strong leadership and technical skills in civil engineering. Successful candidates will contribute to innovative infrastructure solutions and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Ability to mentor entry-level engineers.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, design, and construction engineering of various facilities.
• Assist in developing master plans, technical reports, and design specifications.
• Lead Designer of Record for civil engineering discipline on multidiscipline projects.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service Focus

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

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Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll 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.

Job Description

Bring your curiosity and determination to make a positive impact on the future of transport, and we’ll 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 has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Mid-Continent team based out of our Houston, TX & Baton Rouge, LA offices! Working with our Engineering Design Organization (EDO) you’ll participate in the planning, design and construction engineering of various types of facilities. You’ll also assist in the development of master plans, technical reports, design drawings, specifications, cost estimates and preparation of permit submittals.

The primary focus is on Energy projects, such as refining, chemicals, terminals, and underground storage. This position will also support environmental and remediation, as well as civil aspects of municipal, state, and federal projects. The successful candidate will have demonstrated competence in:

• Working in a multi-discipline environment from Concept stage to Issued for Construction and As-Built
• Survey and Site Control
• Site Grading and Drainage
• Flood Mitigation
• Facility roads and industrial rail
• Large earthworks
• HDPE liner systems, such as for landfills and reservoirs
• Retaining walls and caissons for in-ground structures
• Deep foundation design
  
  

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.

As part of a truly global team, working on complex and rewarding projects, you'll be at the forefront of driving change.

See what the power of commitment can do for you.

Working with an energetic and hard-working team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Development of supporting project information (i.e. calculations, analyses, evaluations, cost estimates, report text, figures, drawings, etc.)
• Performing construction phase engineering tasks (i.e. submittal review, test data evaluation and compilation, etc.)
• Assisting with the development of drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Assisting with the development of specifications
• Assisting with condition assessments and reviews of existing facilities
• Helping to develop preliminary facilities layouts and designs
• Maintaining open communication with project team members and project managers
• Train and mentor entry level engineers
• Ability to act as the lead Designer of Record for the civil engineering discipline on multidiscipline projects
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of experience
• Professional Engineering license in one or more states required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Knowledge of HEC-RAS modeling software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work both within a team and independently
• Focus on customer services
• Devise approaches to problem resolution
• Ability to be proactive and take ownership of the task involved
• Willingness to observe construction activities and complete field investigations
  
  

EEO Statement US: 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services

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