Full-Time

Civil Engineer

Assessment & Remediation

GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA + 2 more

More locations: Dallas, TX, USA | Baton Rouge, LA, USA

In Person

Some travel to other US Central South Region offices may be required.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Risk Management
Requirements
  • Civil or environmental engineering degree
  • Possession of professional engineer registration (P.E.) to stamp/certify designs, or the ability to obtain registration within 6 months, in selected states in the United States Central South Region is required
  • Five or more years of progressive experience
  • Experience with developing and implementing strategies for complex remediation and/or risk management projects
  • Experience in the technical delivery of investigations, designs including drawings and specifications, and construction support for environmental remediation projects
  • Experience and desire to provide high-profile clients with responsive and innovative solutions
  • Experience working on both United States Federal and Private projects is considered an asset
  • Proven experience in client advocacy while developing trusted relationships with regulators and contractors
  • Understanding United States environmental regulations
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and report-writing skills
  • Strong commitment to client service excellence
  • Initiative-taking
Responsibilities
  • Support of strategic pursuits, focused on federal sector and private industrial clients
  • Working on a wide variety of environmental remediation projects including permeable reactive barriers, slurry walls, liner/cap/cover, stabilization/solidification, excavation, and more
  • Work within multi-disciplinary project teams, providing environmental advice to other GHD teams
  • Collaborate on technical solutions/designs with multiple disciplines including hydrology, geotechnical, environmental, ecological, estimating, permitting, constructability, and more
  • Remain current on standard methodologies for innovative remediation approaches
  • Manage design projects including budgets, timelines, and deliverables
  • Development and review of technical environmental reports, drawings, specifications, and proposals
  • Opportunity to work on local, national, and global projects, which may at times entail supporting other GHD office locations requiring some travel
  • Support and mentor junior team members in a learning and collaborative atmosphere
  • Manage subcontractors and fieldwork
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working on both United States Federal and Private projects is considered an asset

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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