Job Description

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Who are we looking for?

GHD is looking for an experienced Sr. Structural Engineer / Project Manager to join our Maritime and Coastal (M&C) practice and can be located anywhere on the West Coast. As a Senior 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.

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

• Technical Lead on Maritime and Coastal (M&C) projects including Piers, Wharves, Mooring Dolphins, Seawalls etc.
• Coordinate and work with cross-discipline teams on other market sector projects.
• Act in an advisory and leadership role to provide marine structural services to other regions (including internationally) and other M&C staff.
• 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.
• Provide mentorship and development advice to junior level staff.
• Coordinate with CAD team to complete project deliverables.
• Provide technical QA/QC on multiple projects.
• Assist with technical aspects – scope, schedule, and budget on proposals for M&C or other market sectors.
• Stay current with technical qualifications and licenses.
• Manage existing and new client relationships.
• Involve yourself in local committees, action groups and special interest organizations, with a view towards furthering your own skills and brand recognition for GHD.
• Lead and manage development of technical reports and project deliverables including plans and specifications.
• Stay current and informed on M&C market trends, client spending, assets, resiliency and logistics
• Work within GHD’s four Core Values: Safety, Teamwork, Trust, and Integrity
  
  

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 10+ years of previous experience with waterfront projects, 5+ years in a Technical role
• Must have PE in California. SE (California) preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering design and analysis tools such as SAP2000, LPILE, XTRACT. Experience in the Microsoft office suite, MATLAB and AutoCAD
• In depth knowledge of engineering codes and guidelines such as ASCE 7, ASCE 41, ASCE 61, ACI 318, AISC 360 etc.
• Ability to lead structural condition assessment and field investigation both on land and above water
• Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, including report writing
  
  

Salary Range: $117,000- $175,000 based on experience.

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.

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GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.