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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Civil Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/4/2026
$24 - $48
Junior, Mid
Associate's
Orlando, FL, USA+6 moreMore locations: Harrisburg, PA, USA | Bowie, MD, USA | Barnstable, MA, USA | Pittsburgh, PA, USA | Buffalo, NY, USA | Columbia, SC, USA
HybridThree days in the office per week are required.

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate’s degree in CADD or Civil Engineering Technology, or a high school diploma with relevant experience.
  • Two to five years of experience in site-civil, water and wastewater, storm water, or erosion and sediment control design.
  • Strong technical skills with AutoCAD and Civil3D.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare detailed design drawings for grading and site development, utility piping, process piping, and chemical feed system layouts of moderate to advanced complexity.
  • Develop alignments, profiles, cross sections, and details for wastewater and water facilities and horizontal infrastructure design projects, including force mains, storm and sanitary sewers, and water pipelines.
  • Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats, working independently.
  • Interpret data and identify possible answers while navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
  • Develop capabilities through assessment and development planning, training, and coaching, and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education and specialist media.
  • Develop knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, relevant regulatory codes, and codes of conduct to ensure work adheres to standards, and obtain supervisor or manager authorization for exceptions from mandatory procedure.
  • Carry out project development and engineering activities; use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver design projects.
  • Research and interpret data, trends, and benchmarks relevant to digital services design.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Revit, Civil HydroCAD, and/or TR-55.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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May 21st, 2026
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